Award-winning science writer and author of The Intelligence Trap, The Expectation Effect, and The Laws of Connection (Canongate/Pegasus).
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David Robson
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Do you have a strong feeling that your self - the essence of you - lies somewhere behind your eyes? Or deep in your chest?
My latest column for @newscientist.com explores how this simple question can have profound consequences for our decision making www.newscientist.com/article/2526...
My latest piece for @tesmagazine.bsky.social explores the influence of the manosphere in schools. I heard some truly shocking stories: www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
Exciting news - I’ve been shortlisted for the Association of British Science Writers Awards! ⬇️
My latest column 👇
Singing dogs hint at the origins of human musicality www.newscientist.com/article/2518...
My second piece on love this week explores the thrilling feeling of “self-expansion” in the first flush of romance - and how to keep that excitement alive www.newscientist.com/article/2515...
The rise of online misogyny is a huge talking point – but how much is it really influencing boys? And what can schools do to protect pupils from this toxic messaging? @davidarobson.bsky.social looks at what the research tells us
Been duped? Tempted to adopt a more cynical attitude to avoid being taken for a fool again?
Don’t. Research suggests it won’t make you any better at spotting bullshit merchants, but will turn you bitter, writes @davidarobson.bsky.social :
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TY @newscientist.com & @davidarobson.bsky.social for recommending SINGLE AT HEART: “Society has put enormous pressure on us to couple up, but, as social psychologist DePaolo shows...
www.newscientist.com/article/mg26...
People who imagine their self to reside in their head or their heart have different approaches to life. Columnist David Robson explores the benefits of learning to shift where you sense your self, and...
The rise of the ‘manosphere’, and its potential to incite aggressive behaviour, has become a national talking point. But what does research tell us about the scale of the problem and how schools shoul...
Some Samoyeds adjust the pitch of their howls depending on the music being played, showing a form of vocal ability they might have inherited from their wolf ancestors
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A growing body of psychological research shows that the best relationships – romantic or otherwise – come with a feeling of personal growth. Columnist David Robson explores the evidence-backed ways to...
The rise of the ‘manosphere’, and its potential to incite aggressive behaviour, has become a national talking point. But what does research tell us about the scale of the problem and how schools should respond? David Robson investigates
We are told we need cynical strategies to "play" the dating game, but the science says this is totally wrong. David Robson enjoys an evidence-based takedown from psychologist Paul Eastwick
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Feature of the Year – General
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"The mystery of London’s Himalayan parakeets: myths v truth"
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✍️ @davidarobson.bsky.social , @newscientist.com
"Why honing your sense of smell could keep you sharp as you age"
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In the face of loneliness, many people are turning to AI chatbots for companionship – but research shows it can’t replace human connection. Columnist David Robson explores how beneficial it can be to talk to strangers, with evidence-based tips on how to get the conversation flowing
In the face of loneliness, many people are turning to AI chatbots for companionship – but research shows it can’t replace human connection. Columnist David Robson explores how beneficial it can be to talk to strangers, with evidence-based tips on how to get the conversation flowingwww.newscientist.com
