Humans are very stupid – but we're smart enough to know it

Neuroscience shows we're hard-wired for stupidity. Happily, we can change habits, and must do so if we are to survive

The wrong conclusion? The nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman has shown how our thinking lets us down. But we can behave differently. 

Elvis burger with chopped salad & pickled gherkin

Parmesan cheese may seem a little unusual in this recipe, but it really gives the burgers a great flavour – give it a bash.

Robot band plays live rock music – video

German three-piece robotic band Compressorhead is made entirely of recycled metal and has a repertoire which includes Led Zeppelin and Motorhead.

Online hitchhiking across Europe

In the world of hitchhiking gone are the handmade signs and endless waiting. Our writer uses apps and websites to find lifts, beds and friends as he hitches across Europe