Psychology

We need raw awe

In this tech-vexed age, our life on screens prevents us from experiencing the mysteries and transformative wonder of life

Kirk Schneider

A haunting scene from ‘Minority Report’ inspires a voyage into time and memory

7 minutes

The stream-of-consciousness thoughts and memories that emerge while cooking a meal

5 minutes

The precious family keepsakes that hold meaning for generations

10 minutes

Sex and death

Our culture works hard to keep sex and death separate but recharging the libido might provide the release that grief needs

Cody Delistraty

This intricate map of a fruit fly brain could signal a revolution in neuroscience

2 minutes

Constant confession

Mental health campaigns place huge trust in people’s ability to act as therapists. But when should professionals step in?

Aaron Neiman

Marmar is living through a devastating war – but she’d rather tell you about her new dress

8 minutes

A ‘dumpster archeologist’ reconstructs strangers’ stories via what they’ve discarded

14 minutes

We’re not the only animals that appear to grieve. What are the implications?

6 minutes

Spinning the night self

After years of insomnia, I threw off the effort to sleep and embraced the peculiar openness I found in the darkest hours

Annabel Abbs

For two brothers who rely on one another, love is a daily act of devotion

11 minutes