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Ian Mann reviews 'The Expectation Effect: How Your Mindset Can Change Your World' by David Robson.

Our brains tell us human intelligence is unique in understanding this complicated world — that our intellects make us superior to animals. But after years of studying dolphins and other marine creatures, Justin Gregg has come to the conclusion that the human brain isn’t as great as it thinks it is.

Precarious in-law relationships are a trope that can seem overblown. But for some people, these conflicts are real – and there are many reasons why.

Over-use of antibiotics has created a deadly, largely hidden health crisis among newborns that is devastating families around the world.

When science writer Sue Nelson discovered that her father had dementia, her world came crashing down. But new research reveals ways to support those affected.

The pandemic prompted a rise in women freezing their eggs. But fertility preservation is more than just a Covid craze.

The book “If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal,” by Justin Gregg, contrasts human thought with animal intelligence. The people come up short.

When Kishor Patwardhan introspected on Ayurveda research and teaching, his perspectives changed so dramatically that they risked his career.

Scientists are discovering the extraordinary power of human breast milk and the benefits it brings to infants, which make it so difficult to replicate.

Talking about traumatic events can be hard – but makes a huge difference to children's wellbeing, research shows. Here's how to find the right words.