| Why Do We Have Bad Dreams? |
| Written by Chip Walter |
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Bad dreams may help us to modulate strong emotions.
While they can be disturbing, bad dreams can be good for you. |
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Oldest House Remains in Britain
While early humans lived in Europe for tens of thousands of years, they did not start to build dwellings until about 11,000 years ago.
While early humans lived in Europe for tens of thousands of years, they did not start to build dwellings until about 11,000 years ago.
Sex I.D.: Find Out How Your Mind Works
Do you think more like a man or like a woman?
Do you think more like a man or like a woman?
The Origins of Prejudice
Prejudiced? Not you, right? Maybe not, but studies reveal that "the fear of outsiders" is hardwired in us and an evolutionary survival mechanism that feeds racism. As we rememner Martin Luther King today, explore the origins of prejudice...
Prejudiced? Not you, right? Maybe not, but studies reveal that "the fear of outsiders" is hardwired in us and an evolutionary survival mechanism that feeds racism. As we rememner Martin Luther King today, explore the origins of prejudice...
The Human Family Tree
This isn't your father's genealogy project.
This isn't your father's genealogy project.
Why We Look the Way We Do
Do we look the way we do, just because our genes drifted a little, not because of the harsh forces of natural selection?
Do we look the way we do, just because our genes drifted a little, not because of the harsh forces of natural selection?
Want to Be More Articulate?
As part of Classics Week, here's our most popular game.
As part of Classics Week, here's our most popular game.
Ethics of Prostitution
Our most popular audio link - a debate on prostitution.
Our most popular audio link - a debate on prostitution.
How Old Is Your Brain?
Forget the candles on your cake, and test your speed memorizing skills instead. They might be a better indicator of how old your brain really is!
Forget the candles on your cake, and test your speed memorizing skills instead. They might be a better indicator of how old your brain really is!
The Evolution of Money, and Us
The different means that we use to buy things are as old as humankind itself. How "what's in your wallet" says a lot about where we're going as a species.
The different means that we use to buy things are as old as humankind itself. How "what's in your wallet" says a lot about where we're going as a species.
Evolution of Empathy
How did we come by the remarkable ability to feel the feelings of others?
How did we come by the remarkable ability to feel the feelings of others?
Caring for Your Introvert
ATH's most popular article asks: Is hell other people at breakfast for you?
ATH's most popular article asks: Is hell other people at breakfast for you?
Britain's Best Brain Flash Game
Most games test one aspect of brain fitness. This one tests five. Are you up for the challenge?
Most games test one aspect of brain fitness. This one tests five. Are you up for the challenge?
The Evolution of Mickey Mouse
Happy 81st Birthday Mickey! In celebration, enjoy Stephen Jay Gould's classic essay on the evolution of Mickey ... who seems to grow better looking every day.
Happy 81st Birthday Mickey! In celebration, enjoy Stephen Jay Gould's classic essay on the evolution of Mickey ... who seems to grow better looking every day.
The Miracle in the Human Brain
Watch a simulated demonstration of how the human brain operates by creating an intricate pathway of connections between billions of neuron cells.
Watch a simulated demonstration of how the human brain operates by creating an intricate pathway of connections between billions of neuron cells.
Optical Illusions and the Evolution of Sight
Seeing is believing, right? Maybe not ...
Seeing is believing, right? Maybe not ...
And it turns out most of 
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