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The strange story of Phineas Gage

2026-04-13 18:01:00

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In 1848, a railroad worker survived a rod shooting through his skull. His accident transformed our understanding of the brain

- Video by the Royal Society and BBC Ideas

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How to nurture confidence in a child with dyslexia

2026-04-13 18:00:00

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To prevent dyslexia taking a toll on a child’s self-belief, follow these tips from a psychologist who’s been there herself

- by Lisa Rappaport & Jody Lyons

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Circular 108

2026-04-10 18:00:00

Abstract photo of people blurred in motion wearing colourful hijabs; colours include blue, pink and yellow.

During the hijab ban, I took pride in my resilience. But the trauma I didn’t name still came for me

- by Safa Belghith

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Not all procrastination is created equal

2026-04-10 18:00:00

A person stirring coffee with a spoon while looking at a phone at a wooden table with a laptop in the background.

A new way of seeing procrastination helped reduce my self-criticism. But it keeps me honest when I need to be productive

- by Ali Hawken

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Ragnar Kjartansson: realms of the real

2026-04-09 18:01:00

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Musical, playful and absurd – how one Icelandic artist forged a philosophy of creativity by simply giving things a try

- Video by Art21

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If we avoid sadness in life, why do we seek it in art?

2026-04-09 18:00:00

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Philosophers and psychologists have puzzled over the allure of tragic art. New findings show how sadness can be a comfort

- by Tara Venkatesan

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