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Psychology says people who constantly adjust their car seats may not be perfectionists, they could be trying to regain comfort, control, and focus- Psychology says people who always say ‘books are better than movies’ may not be trying to sound intellectual, they may be protecting a world their brains created
- Psychology says people who always take a shower before bed may not just be cleaning up, they could be washing away the mental weight of the day
- Psychology says people who can't sleep without a blanket even when it's hot are not strange: Why the brain associates it with safety, comfort and emotional regulationPsychology suggests that adults who cannot sleep without a blanket, even in warm weather, are rarely being irrational. More often, they are...24 Jun, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
- Psychology says people who can't start their day without coffee aren't addicted, they may be looking for an invisible mental shortcutWhy do some people feel they cannot function without coffee every morning? Psychology reveals that the habit may be linked to brain chemist...24 Jun, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
- Psychology says people who always wear shoes wherever they go may not be obsessed with fashion but driven by an unexpected need for control and comfortWhy do some people always wear shoes, even inside the house? Psychology suggests the habit may be linked to preparedness, cognitive comfort...24 Jun, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
- When trees become citizens: A lesson in redefining progressIn a move that elevates environmental stewardship to policy, the Canadian municipality of Terrasse-Vaudreuil has granted trees legal rights...23 Jun, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
- Psychology says people who refuse to eat food that doesn't look appealing aren't being difficult, their brains may be programmed to trust their eyes firstPsychology teaches us that everyday habits often reveal hidden mental processes. The appearance of food is rarely the real story. The brain...23 Jun, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
- Aravalli Biodiversity Park helps Delhi retain 3 million litres of rainwater, reduce flooding: StudyDelhi's Aravalli Biodiversity Park is a vital green lung, retaining nearly three million litres of rainwater annually and significantly red...22 Jun, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
- Psychology says the reason you carry an object into another room and then stand there confused has a surprising scientific explanationEver walk into a room and forget why? It's not forgetfulness, but the 'Doorway Effect.' Psychologists explain our brains treat doorways as ...22 Jun, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
- People obsessed with diet coke aren’t just chasing taste as studies show your brain may be playing a trickDiet coke obsession: People obsessed with Diet Coke are not just driven by taste, but also by how the brain responds to it. Even though the...21 Jun, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
- Psychology says people who forget what to buy after reaching the store are not absent-minded: Why the brain temporarily loses information during everyday tasksPsychology suggests that people who forget what they intended to buy after arriving at the store are rarely absent-minded. More often, they...21 Jun, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
- Your brain may activate a powerful muscle-building, fat-burning switch while you are in deep sleep. New research stuns scientistsNew research has revealed that deep sleep isn't just for rest; it actively regulates growth hormone, crucial for muscle repair, bone streng...21 Jun, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
- Psychology says if you can't sleep until the trash is taken out, it may be about mental closure, not cleanlinessPsychology suggests that taking out the trash before going to bed is often the brain’s way of creating a sense of completion. It acts as a ...20 Jun, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
- Psychology says adults who feel compelled to finish everything before resting aren't unusually disciplined; unfinished responsibilities may remain psychologically activeYour brain constantly remembers unfinished tasks, making true rest difficult. Research shows that incomplete work stays in your mind, deman...19 Jun, 2026, 03.04 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
- A hidden pollution story emerged from 19 years of rain and cloud samples on one mountainPollution prediction study: Mount Washington's extreme environment yielded a 19-year record of rain and cloud water, revealing crucial poll...18 Jun, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
- World's largest air purifier: Inside China's 20-storey tower designed to clean 10 million cubic metres of air a dayA colossal air purification tower in China, standing over 100 meters tall, has shown promising results in tackling smog. Researchers report...18 Jun, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
- Suffering from anxiety often? A common plastic chemical may be affecting your brain, says new studyA new study presented at ENDO 2026 has found that male rats exposed to the common plastic chemical di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) durin...17 Jun, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
- Govt to formulate plan to stop incidents of stubble burning: Agriculture ministerThe Indian government will create a plan to end stubble burning. This initiative aims to improve air quality in Delhi-NCR and protect soil ...16 Jun, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
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