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Trauma survivors who have used EMDR may not get their case heard in court. Here’s what the evidence actually says about this therapy and false memories.

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UNSW Sydney researchers have traced the evolution of over 100 animal calls – including from lions, koalas and whales – to learn more about how mammals communicate over distances.

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