Psychology says adults who keep cracking their fingers and neck are often trying to regulate stress and restore a sense of controlPsychology also points to Social Learning Theory, introduced by Albert Bandura, which suggests that people often absorb and imitate behavio...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Psychology says people who always take the last piece of cake are not necessarily selfish: Why the brain responds differently to social permission and opportunityPsychology suggests that the last piece of cake is rarely just about food. It often becomes a symbol of opportunity, social comfort and the...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
Psychology suggests people who check the weather twice before leaving aren’t obsessive: They’re reducing uncertainty before the day begins, because predictability frees attention for everything else that needs itChecking the weather forecast a couple of times before stepping outside is not merely a signal of anxiety. Instead, it serves as a sensible...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Psychology says adults who look in the mirror ten times a day are not narcissists: Why the brain keeps searching for reassurance, control and identityPsychology suggests that adults who frequently glance at mirrors are rarely being narcissistic. More often, they are seeking reassurance an...
20 Jun, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
More sleep means good health? Answer is... Study says people with diabetes face risk of developing deadly liver disease with rise in nap timeMore sleep means good health? Answer is no. Study says people with diabetes face risk of developing deadly liver disease with rise in nap t...
20 Jun, 2026, 03.25 AM IST
Psychology says women who are ready to bargain heavily at any shop aren't frugal or afraid to negotiate: What behavioral research explainsPsychology says women who are ready to bargain heavily at any shop aren't simply trying to save money. Research in psychology and behaviora...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
Psychology says women who love to take numerous photos on any outing or trip aren't just showing off: What research reveals about this behaviorPsychology says women who love to take numerous photos on any outing or trip aren't simply seeking attention. Research suggests this habit ...
19 Jun, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Quote of the day by Justin Timberlake: 'The real winning at parenthood is to wake up every morning and fail over and over again. My son sometimes wants his mom; he just doesn't want me...' - A truth about parenting that many fathers quietly experience shared by the Hollywood starJustin Timberlake's quote of the day on fatherhood offers an honest look at the challenges of parenting, highlighting that mistakes and sel...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
Psychology says people who check twice or thrice if they have turned the gas stove off or locked the doors before sleeping do not have OCD, they are just trying to create certainty before restPsychology suggests this behavior is rooted in a deeply human need for security and reassurance. Going to sleep requires temporarily lettin...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
Forget deadbeat dads: These devoted spiders guard their babies, and science finally knows whyCitizen science data from iNaturalist, combined with decades of fieldwork, has revealed the complex evolutionary history of parental care i...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Psychology says people who keep sipping water while eating aren't distracted, they may be listening to their body in a different wayPsychology suggests that everyday habits often reflect deeper emotional needs. In this case, the water itself is not the central factor, th...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
In 1971, volunteers entered a mock prison basement and sparked one of psychology’s biggest debatesThe Stanford Prison Experiment, conducted in 1971, serves as a pivotal case study in understanding the effects of authority and social role...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
In 1972, children watched adults hit an inflatable doll, and psychology saw how easily aggression can be copiedIn a series of innovative experiments, Albert Bandura demonstrated a striking reality: children are keen observers, soaking up behaviors fr...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
UFC White House event delayed due to lightning and severe weather threatSevere weather, including thunderstorms and lightning, forced a temporary halt to the UFC event scheduled for Sunday evening, delaying the ...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.34 AM IST
Psychology says people who keep a glass of water by the bed they never drink aren’t wasteful: They’re often quieting a low background vigilance with the knowledge that if they wake up needing something, it’s already thereImagine a clear glass of water perched on your nightstand, seemingly out of place if it's untouched. Yet studies highlight that this ordina...
14 Jun, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
'Boyfriend duties': What former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau said after backlash over attending Katy Perry's World Cup performance instead of his country's 1st FIFA matchFormer Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing online criticism. He attended the United States' opening match of the 2026 FIFA Wor...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
Psychology says checking your partner’s last seen is not just curiosity, it shows where insecurity, trust issues, and relationship anxiety beginHumans are fundamentally wired for connection and a sense of belonging. Psychological research on social bonds suggests that feeling exclud...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.04 PM IST