Learn about how our sun is different from similar stars; how deep sleep literally cleans your brain; and the psychology behind why some psychopaths are serial killers, while others are CEOs.

Our sun is less active than other stars just like it, and scientists aren't sure why by Grant Currin

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Deep sleep flushes toxins from your brain, and that seems to have genetic differences by Grant Currin

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Why are some psychopaths serial killers and others CEOs? by Kelsey Donk

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