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Psychology explains why people turn down the music when looking for an address and how the brain responds when everyday navigation suddenly demands more attentionWhen drivers are in the process of locating unfamiliar addresses, they frequently decrease the volume of the music. This behavior is aimed ...- Psychology says people may happily wait 2 hours for a new iPhone but hate 20 minutes at the DMV, here’s whyWhen you willingly show up early for a highly anticipated product launch, a long line may already feel like part of the experience. At the ...
- AI set to wipe out humans? Andrew Ng breaks his silence on artificial intelligence doomsday warnings as tech leaders debate whether superintelligent machines could become uncontrollableAI pioneer Andrew Ng calls extinction warnings science fiction, not science. He urges industry focus on practical engineering and cybersecu...
- Psychology says people who keep losing their keys may be making this tiny attention mistakeSomeone may have no trouble remembering birthdays, work deadlines or the details of important conversations yet still lose track of the sam...
- Psychology says people who make origami when stressed may be giving their brain exactly what it needsThe psychology behind making origami is not necessarily about revealing a hidden personality trait. Instead, the activity may give people s...
- Forgetting the names of people you just met? Psychology says it may not mean you have a bad memoryNames can be tricky for our brains to learn and remember effectively, as they usually don’t have intrinsic meaning and act merely as arbitr...
- Psychology says people who can't sleep with light on aren't simply following a bedtime preference: What the behavior reveals?Psychology says people who can't sleep with light on aren't necessarily afraid of the dark. The habit may relate to sensory processing, saf...
- Psychology says being ignored can hurt more than criticism: Here’s why silence can affect you more than harsh wordsPsychology suggests that uncertainty may be one reason being ignored can hurt more than receiving direct criticism. Experiences of social r...
- Psychology says if you keep reaching for snacks on the table without thinking, your brain may be following a habit loopPeople who repeatedly snack from a bowl sitting on the table are not necessarily hungrier than others or lacking self-control. Their behavi...
- Psychology says people who pace while talking on the phone may be using movement as a thinking aidPeople who pace while talking on the phone are not necessarily nervous, impatient or unable to sit still. For some people, movement may sim...
- Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu has advice for engineers, scientists and doctors: ‘Do sales, get rejected, repeat’Zoho chief scientist Sridhar Vembu has urged engineers, scientists and doctors who want to become entrepreneurs to start with sales calls, ...
- Psychology says people who check their phone after hearing someone else's notification may have developed a learned attention cueChecking your phone after hearing someone else's notification can be a small but revealing example of howlearning, attention, and habit int...
- Psychology says people who check the time on their phone instead of wearing a watch may experience time cues differentlyPsychologists have long explored the idea that humans have aninternal timing system that helps the brain perceive and organize the passage ...
- Love Horoscope Today - August 20, 2026: Deep Feelings, Mixed Signals and Unexpected Attraction for These Zodiac SignsAugust 20 has a more intense feel in matters of the heart. The Scorpio Moon brings buried feelings, trust issues and unfinished conversatio...
- African proverb of the day: ‘If you want to improve your memory, lend someone money’ - A timeless life lesson on why we only remember the things that matter to us the mostAfrican proverb of the day: Our minds recall details when personal value or emotional stakes are involved. Forgetfulness often stems from a...
- Quote of the Day by the Dalai Lama: “Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from...” — Inspiring life lessons on happiness, positivity, self-growth, gratitude, mindfulness, and inner peace and why taking small daily actions may be the real key to building a happier, more meaningful lifeQuote of the Day by the Dalai Lama: “Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” The thought offers a simple bu...
- Psychology says your brain may remember things in the shower for a surprising reasonThe next time a forgotten name, unfinished task, or sudden flash of inspiration pops into your mind while you're in the shower, it may seem...
- ‘No phone, no news, no scrolling’: Ankur Warikoo shares 6 habits that can protect your mental wellbeingAnkur Warikoo shared six habits to protect mental wellbeing, including avoiding phones and news for the first 30 minutes of the morning, sa...
- Psychology explains why you want to keep eating even when your stomach is full - and what your brain may really be looking forEven when your body has had enough, your brain can still crave food. This intriguing phenomenon highlights how pleasurable food can seem ap...
- What psychologists say about your "Bad Memory": Why forgetting everyday details is actually your brain's smartest strategy for sharper focusWhat psychologists say about your bad memory might surprise you. You walk into a room and blank out. You hunt for keys in plain sight. Don'...
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