David Robson

David is an award-winning science writer and author of The Laws of Connection (Canongate, 2024).

Recent articles by David Robson

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We may finally know what really causes social anxiety – and how to reverse it

Social fear isn’t just psychological. New research is uncovering its biological roots – and how to reset them.

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How to build the mindset now proven to slow ageing

How much could a change of attitude change your life?

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How to find your life’s purpose: The biggest lessons from the world’s top experts

Science has shown that having a raison d’être is good for us

A person slumped into a desk which is causing it to buckle under their head

How to beat the afternoon slump (without a nap)

Recent research is revealing what's causing your post-lunch lethargy and how to get your brain back into gear

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I was sceptical of self-hypnosis – until it started working…

Forget the swinging pocket watches, scientists are now praising hypnotherapy as a powerful tool to fight mental and physical pain