Mind The relentless push for productivity misconstrues how our brains work The latest neuroscience shows that, contrary to a lot of productivity advice, the drive to make the most of every waking moment will diminish your capacity for creative thinking Comment
Health MDMA was hyped as a promising treatment for PTSD 鈥 what went wrong? For years, it seemed MDMA-assisted therapy would revolutionise PTSD treatment. But poor trial design and alleged misconduct ultimately stopped the treatment from receiving government approval News
Life See the stunning winners from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year An army of tadpoles and a stretching lynx are just some of the incredible photos winning accolades at the annual competition Regulars
Humans A cave in France is revealing how the Neanderthals died out Discoveries from the genomes of the last Neanderthals are rewriting the story of how our own species came to replace them Features
Health A sharp interrogation of why we retreat from other people's illnesses How well do we look after people who are seriously sick? Astonishingly, research is scant 鈥 which makes Neil Vickers and Derek Bolton's ambitious new book, Being Ill, very welcome Culture
Technology Fast forward to the fluffy revolution, when robot pets win our hearts Our Future Chronicles column explores an imagined history of inventions and developments yet to come. We visit 2032 and meet artificial animals that love their owners, without the carbon footprint of biological pets. Rowan Hooper explains how it happened Comment
Are dog people more resilient than cat people? Apparently so Feedback uncovers new research into the difference in personality between pet owners, and discovers an apparent strength of spirit in those who plump for canines Regulars