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The 'sweet spot' of overconfidence — project a bit to be perceived as competent, but don't be 'too seduced,' a cognitive neuroscientist explains in a Q&A
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The 'sweet spot' of overconfidence — project a bit to be perceived as competent, but don't be 'too seduced,' a cognitive neuroscientist explains in a Q&A

Q&A with cognitive neuroscientist Steve Fleming: What the science of self-awareness can tell us about confident decision-making

Discovery of Colossal 'Super-Jupiters' Puzzles Scientists
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Discovery of Colossal 'Super-Jupiters' Puzzles Scientists

“It’s a conundrum.”

Ancient Greek mystery cult priestesses may have chemically tweaked fungus to induce psychedelic hallucinations
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Ancient Greek mystery cult priestesses may have chemically tweaked fungus to induce psychedelic hallucinations

Ancient followers of the Eleusinian Mysteries may have used a highly toxic fungus to create psychedelic hallucinations during their rituals, a new chemical analysis suggests.

March could be the best month for the northern lights for nearly a decade —  if the sun stays active
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March could be the best month for the northern lights for nearly a decade — if the sun stays active

March 2026 could be the best month for the northern lights until the mid-2030s, as celestial mechanics and solar activity combine for potentially potent results.

Air Pollution Is Wreaking Havoc on Ants, And The Effects Are Alarming
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Air Pollution Is Wreaking Havoc on Ants, And The Effects Are Alarming

This is a big problem.