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Baby heaven

2026-11-04 19:00:00

A child seen from behind looking down with a fence and setting sun in the background.

As a psychologist, I’ve long pondered what counts as ‘delusional’. A revelation at home made it personal

- by Ryan McKay

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Orbites

2026-11-03 19:01:00

Photo of a person partially hidden by a pink lily, with focus on their eyes and the flower in front.

‘Imagining is another kind of seeing’: immerse in the exquisite sensory world of a woman with impaired vision

- Directed by Sarah Seené

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That feeling of values crumbling has a name: civic grief

2026-11-03 19:00:00

An elderly man with an aggrieved expression among a crowd at a protest, with people clapping and waving flags in the background.

Fairness, dignity and shared obligation are precious. Grieving their loss is a first step toward doing something about it

- by Rebecca Lewandowski

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How psychology’s classic studies misled us about the self

2026-11-02 19:00:00

Painting of a faceless silhouette with a hat against a leafy backdrop, the silhouette made up of sky covered in clouds, with a person observing it.

Milgram, Zimbardo and recent priming studies suggested we’re highly malleable. They underestimated how stable we really are

- by Jack W Klein & William B Swann

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The power of pareidolia

2026-10-30 18:01:00

Photo of a tree trunk with knots resembling eyes on a face surrounded by grass and foliage.

From rocks and clouds to slices of toast, explore the art and science of seeing familiar shapes everywhere

- Video by Mary McGillivray

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‘Heroes work here’: why I quit being an ER nurse

2026-10-30 18:00:00

A healthcare worker in protective gear tending to a patient in a hospital room.

Spitting, swearing regulars at a Chicago ER opened my mind. Then came the COVID-19 deniers

- by Anita Lambert

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