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Society Brains

Society brains brings you themes that have broad relevance to society and how we live together.

This connects, in our unique way, neuroscience & behavioural science on topics that impact our collective views and decision-making.

Do Men and Women Have Different Brains?

Do Men and Women Have Different Brains?

We probably all believe, to some degree, that men’s and women’s brains differ. But the research is contradictory, and a major review last year found no significant differences – going against most people’s gut feeling and general observations. But some more recent research points to what the differences might actually be.

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Virtual Learning

Virtual Learning

When we talk of healthy brains we automatically think of things like exercise and nutrition that I have covered at times here. But the thing we put into the brain most is oxygen. So, let’s have a quick look at how the air we breathe impacts brain performance.

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Negativity Bias

Negativity Bias

Is the world really such a bad place? Reading time: about 7 minutesReading a newspaper can be pretty depressing experience and indeed one...

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