We don’t look at polka dots twice. Our brains immediately recognize that they’re a repeating pattern of dots. The same goes for plaid, chevron or any kind of design. We’re also able to look at a bunch ...

Anyone who's got kids will be aware of the worries about them being drawn into TikTok and other addictive phone apps. Board games offer the perfect antidote. They’re enthralling, face-to-face, and ...