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Devil’s Advocate

I study longevity. Here’s the code science needs to crack.

Age expert Dr. Morgan Levine explains why living to 100 is the wrong goal.

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The Well

The neuroscience of trauma

What sets trauma apart from regular bad experiences? A leading neuroscientist explains.

Lisa Feldman Barrett

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Hitler, Churchill, and the real trolley problem

University College London professor Brian Klaas exposes the ugly truth about world leaders.

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Legends

The “alpha male” myth, debunked

Primatologist Frans de Waal inadvertently popularized the term "alpha male." Now, he’s debunking common stereotypes to explain what an "alpha male" really is — empathetic and protective.

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The Well

Signs you’re burned out — and how to bounce back

If you don’t feel better after the weekend, the “burnout paradox” could explain why.

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How to eat if you want to age slowly

Former Yale professor Dr. Morgan Levine shares 3 ways to change your diet to extend your life.

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The Well

An evolutionary history of the human brain, in 7 minutes

Plato and Carl Sagan were wrong about the human brain, says a top neuroscientist.

Lisa Feldman Barrett

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