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- Taking a screenshot could make you forget what you wanted to remember, study of 892 people finds. The brain may be ‘offloading’ memories
- Awareness that remainsPhilosophers and spiritual thinkers explore the profound question of self and life's purpose. Socrates, Nietzsche, and Sartre offer diverse...30 Aug, 2026, 10.38 PM IST
- 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...30 Aug, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
- Psychology says people who talk about themselves in the third person may be doing something surprisingly smartPeople who regularly use third-person self-talk may be using a surprisingly sophisticated psychological strategy without realizing it.By re...30 Aug, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
- What happens to your brain when you are sleep deprived: Science behind this phenomenon will leave you surprisedStaying awake for over twenty-four hours results in involuntary micro-sleeps, highlighting how crucial sleep is to our health. After just s...29 Aug, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
- Psychology says people who prefer working night shifts may be following their natural body clockPeople who prefer night shifts are not necessarily antisocial, unmotivated or unconventional. They may simply have anevening chronotype, fe...27 Aug, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
- Psychology says people who lie on their CVs or Resumes often have a surprising reason for doing itPeople who lie on their CVs should not automatically be associated with a specific personality trait or psychological disorder. Resume dece...26 Aug, 2026, 07.57 AM IST
- For decades resetting child's sleep schedule following reopening of school across USA after summer vacations remains challenge for parents, experts pediatrician are helping out mothers, fathersEarly bedtimes can slip through the cracks over the summer as kids stay up for sleepovers, movie marathons and long plane flights.26 Aug, 2026, 02.32 AM IST
- Psychology says women who keep asking for permission even if they have the right to decide may be carrying more than patriarchyWomen who repeatedly ask for permission are not necessarily insecure, indecisive or incapable. In some cases, the behavior may be influence...25 Aug, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
- Risk of death prediction: In 2020, researchers in Brazil published study predicting which middle-aged people would less likely to die within decade but viral tests results are changing. Here's why"Sit-to-stand" tests come in several forms. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 30-second chair-stand test is designed fo...24 Aug, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
- Psychology says people who notice who talks to whom at a gathering may be unconsciously mapping social networksSomeone who pays close attention to who talks to whom at a gathering may be engaging in a process psychologists have studied for decades: f...23 Aug, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
- Why more Indians are taking up birdwatching: The hobby that can calm your mind and sharpen your brainBirdwatching is emerging as a popular hobby in India, attracting people of all ages and backgrounds. Beyond offering a way to reconnect wit...23 Aug, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
- Harvard says success requires more than just hard work: Billionaires Satya Nadella, Warren Buffett and Richard Branson reveal the one habit that keeps them on top of the gameMost people engaged in the hustle culture and climbing the corporate ladder would sniff and scoff at the idea of having hobbies. However, m...21 Aug, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
- One of a Kind Awards: Celebrating the startups that earned the people’s voteAt the One of a Kind Awards - for early stage startups, presented by The Economic Times and Cashfree Payments, the People’s Choice Award re...21 Aug, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
- Psychology says people who refuse to start a new notebook until the old one is completely finished may have a strong need for closureRefusing to start a new notebook until the old one is finished may be about much more than stationery. It can reflect thrift, routine, orga...21 Aug, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- Psychology says people who research restaurants before arriving in a new city may be reducing decision fatigue before the trip even beginsSomeone who researches restaurants before arriving in a new city may not be trying to avoid spontaneity. Instead, they may simply be reduci...19 Aug, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
- Cognizant hires 489 B-school graduates, over 37% from non-STEM backgroundsCognizant has hired 489 graduates from 58 B-schools across 37 cities, with over 37% coming from non-STEM backgrounds and more than 42% bein...19 Aug, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
- Psychology says people who arrive unusually early for doctor’s appointments may be managing uncertainty rather than simply valuing punctualityArriving unusually early for a doctor's appointment may reflect more than simply being good at managing time. For some people, it can be a ...17 Aug, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
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