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Netflix’s Dept Q. suggests that psychological trauma might help a detective investigate – neuroscience backs this up

Netflix’s Dept Q. suggests that psychological trauma might help a detective investigate – neuroscience backs this up: Carl Morck is psychologically damaged. He’s socially insufferable. And he’s a departmental embarrassment. Yet this broken man becomes an incredibly effective investigator. Welcome to the brilliant paradox of Netflix’s Dept. Q, where mental trauma doesn’t disable – it …

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Revenge: the neuroscience of why it feels good in the moment, but may be a bad idea in the long run

Revenge: the neuroscience of why it feels good in the moment, but may be a bad idea in the long run: We've all dreamed of revenge. Nicoleta Ionescu/Shutterstock The UK prime minister, Boris Johnson, is fighting to stay in power after it emerged that he attended several parties during the country’s strict lockdowns in 2020 …

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The Human Brain Project: six achievements of Europe’s largest neuroscience programme

The Human Brain Project: six achievements of Europe’s largest neuroscience programme: Connections between brain cells. NIH Image Gallery/Flickr, CC BY-NC While humans have walked on the Moon and sent probes all over the solar system, our understanding of our own brain is still severely lacking. We do not have complete knowledge of how brain structure, …

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Synced brains: how to bond with your kids – according to neuroscience

Synced brains: how to bond with your kids – according to neuroscience: Coordinated brains. Jacob Lund/Shutterstock Many people across the world are still living under tough restrictions or lockdowns because of the pandemic, staying home as much as possible. This means that a lot of parents are spending more time than ever with their children. …

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The neuroscience of loneliness – and how technology is helping us

The neuroscience of loneliness – and how technology is helping us: mikoto.raw/pexels Large numbers of people around the globe have been forced into solitude due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, social distancing is utterly at odds with our drive for social connection, the cornerstone of human evolution. Suddenly confronted with a lack of social interactions, …

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