Psychology says people who press the elevator repeatedly are not necessarily impatient: It is about craving control during tiny moments of uncertaintyThe elevator button is just one example of a broader psychological pattern. The key insight is that people are often not trying to make the...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
In 1920, a psychologist watched a toddler learn fear from a white rat and revealed that fear could be learnedA famous psychology study from 1920, the Little Albert experiment, showed fear can be learned. Conducted by John B. Watson and Rosalie Rayn...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Psychology warning: Are you being manipulated in your relationship without realizing it? 5 Machiavellian secrets influencing your emotional balanceThe psychology of manipulation shows that it is often subtle behaviors, rather than obvious actions, that shape emotional dynamics in moder...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.29 AM 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...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Do you talk in your sleep? What somniloquy reveals about your brain, sleep stages, dreams and when it may signal a serious sleep disorderSleep talking somniloquy explained: Ever spoken in your sleep? It's common, affecting many adults and children, and can happen during diffe...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.18 AM IST
Quote of the day by philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche: 'Marriage was made for ordinary people, for those who are capable of neither great love nor great friendship...' What is the one secret that makes long-lasting marriages explained by the German writerToday's Quote of the Day comes from German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, who offered a thought-provoking perspective on marriage, love, ...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
Did you know the key to building wealth is saying 'no'? Here are the 5 things rich people refuse to do, according to Charlie Munger’s wealth ruleCharlie Munger, Berkshire Hathaway's vice-chairman, identified five key areas where people seeking wealth often falter. He emphasized sayin...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
Psychology says Gen Z hides feelings to avoid looking needy: Why double texting, confessing love or asking for clarity feels emotionally riskyPsychologists have identified a growing pattern often referred to as self-protective detachment. In today’s dating landscape, emotional res...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Psychology says some people enjoy hurting others and conspiring, and the reason is much darker than you think: Insights from Alfred Adler’s theoriesAccording to the theories of Alfred Adler, individuals who deliberately hurt others, manipulate circumstances or appear to be constantly sc...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.14 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
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
Psychology says checking someone’s profile again and again is not curiosity: Why the brain secretly searches for signs of replacement regret or attentionPsychology says checking someone's profile may bring a momentary sense of comfort or reassurance, but that relief is often fleeting. Resear...
14 Jun, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
AI innovation or AI illusion? The question every AI product must answer in 2026As AI becomes commonplace, innovation is no longer defined by advanced technology alone. This article explores the evolving benchmarks of A...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.22 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
In 1929, archaeologist Pei Wenzhong uncovered a skullcap in a cave near Beijing: Peking Man forced the world to take Asia’s deep human past seriouslyIn 1929, the unearthing of Peking Man in China dramatically altered the landscape of human evolutionary studies. This pivotal Homo erectus ...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Simone de Beauvoir: ‘No one is more arrogant toward women, more aggressive or…’ Why do some people need to belittle others? The brutal warning about ego and insecurityQuote of the Day: The quote invites us to reflect on our own responses to insecurity and self-doubt. Everyone encounters moments of uncerta...
10 Jun, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
From chatbots to behavioural AI: Stanford study reveals emerging AI personality systemsAI is increasingly simulating stable human-like behaviour, often perceived as personality. Stanford HAI research shows these patterns arise...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.31 PM IST