Smells can transport us back to powerful and emotional memories from the past
more effectively than sounds, a study shows, supporting a theory by Marcel
Proust.

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The eyes are the window into the soul—or at least the mind, according to a new paper published in Perspectives on Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.

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One of the best known philosophers in the UK, Julian Baggini asks the question 'Is There A Real You? He draws on the research supporting his latest book 'The Ego Trick' and challenges an audience to reflect on their understanding of the 'Self'.

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Organic chemists at the University of York have made a significant advance towards establishing the origin of the carbohydrates (sugars) that form the building blocks of life.

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