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Behavioural Sciences
This is why the lows of sport outweigh the highs
New research shows that the sadness at losing a game is more than double the happiness of winning.
Arts and Culture
The Chinese film boom luring Hollywood's stars
Michael Douglas leads the charge of actors swapping Sunset Boulevard for Beijing, with China set to overtake the US market share by 2020.
European Union
Denmark has a 4-day festival where people can meet their political leaders
For four days a year at Folkemødet in Denmark, people can mingle with politicians and ask them difficult questions face-to-face.
India
Cultural diversity can drive economies. Here are lessons from India
When faith or identity are used to sell services and goods, it can either promote diversity or increase differences. That's why inclusiveness is key.
Arts and Culture
This is how playing a musical instrument can improve your brain
Research shows that playing an instrument can increase intelligence and make other aspects of your mind improve too.
Arts and Culture
Is this Japanese concept the next secret in language learning?
Kamishibai combines words and illustrations in a literary art form.
China
Fox spirits and demons: China's tech giants splash out in cartoon arms race
Chinese tech firms Baidu Inc, NetEase and Tencent Holdings are racing to create the cartoons that will kick start China's animation market.
Arts and Culture
Tokyo is opening a museum devoted to digital art
Dazzling and immersive, the venue on the islet of Odaiba wants to make viewers 'melt into the art'.
Workforce and Employment
This is how bicultural employees can be your organisation's secret to success
Being part of two cultures gives bicultural people a unique business mindset.
Global Health
How music can help children with autism connect
It may help autistic children communicate and socialize better.
Workforce and Employment
Why embracing the World Cup could make your company more successful
With only 15% of employees fully engaged at work, involvement in football mania could be a good investment.
Arts and Culture
The truth behind Grimm's fairy tales
Writers have teamed up with AI to create a new Grimm fairy tale, but what makes them so timeless?
Biotechnology
Jurassic World: Can we really resurrect a dinosaur?
Scientists have recently identified the overall genomic structure of dinosaurs, investigating whether dinosaurs could once again roam the earth.
Behavioural Sciences
Are you bilingual? It could help you make better decisions
A new study shows that decisions made in a foreign language are more considered, and less emotionally based.
Emerging Technologies
London's buskers will soon be able to take contactless payments
A new initiative spearheaded by London mayor Sadiq Khan will allow street performers to take electronic payments.