If an outright refusal feels rude but you don’t want to have to explain, here’s how to say ‘no’ the Japanese way ...

Chimpanzees favour the colour red. Junglefowl prefer symmetry. Our shared capacity for aesthetic pleasure is cause for wonder ...

Knowing the reasons people opt not to know – and the consequences of that choice – could help us see when it’s problematic ...

What studying people without a ‘mind’s eye’ reveals about the role of imagery in the experience of emotion and memory ...

Swapping office work for the herding life, Adham finds a sublime freedom in the rugged terrain of the Pyrenees ...

Friendship is a force that runs deep through the human soul. It fosters trust, emotional balance and mutual support. It binds individuals and shapes communities, both in ordinary times and in moments ...

A Norwegian filmmaker turns the lens on herself to reflect on the complications of grieving her estranged, abusive father ...