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Psychology says people who always carry a fanny pack aren't necessarily unfashionable, they may value practical thinking more than trending looks- Psychology says people who keep clothes on a chair aren't untidy, they may be creating a practical middle ground
- Generative AI's power sparks fears of dumbing humans down
- Psychology says people who can't remember routes even after traveling hundred times aren't absent-minded, their brain may priortizing different thingsPsychology suggests that people who struggle to remember routes are not born with ‘GPS brain’. Fortunately, navigation is a skill that many...12 Jul, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
- Psychology of the to-do list: People who scribble a to-do list to "get it out of my head" aren't just organized; a 2011 study found that making a plan shuts down the nagging of unfinished tasksUnfinished tasks create mental background noise, occupying attention and memory. Psychologists found planning these tasks stops intrusive t...07 Jul, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
- Psychologists say writing tomorrow's to-do list before bed is not overplanning, but may help you fall asleep faster by clearing unfinished tasks from your mind, according to researchers at Baylor UniversityStruggling to sleep due to a racing mind? A Baylor University study reveals a simple, five-minute fix: jotting down your to-do list before ...06 Jul, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
- Psychology says people who always use GPS while driving even when they know the way are not forgetful: Why they trust certainty more than memoryPsychology suggests that people who always use GPS while driving are rarely forgetful. They are often responding to the way the modern brai...01 Jul, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
- Psychology says people who hang clocks in every room may not be obsessed with time, they could be seeking control, predictability and peace of mindPsychology teaches us that everyday preferences often reflect deeper psychological patterns. Filling a home with clocks is rarely just abou...25 Jun, 2026, 09.02 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
- Building a frontier ecosystem over models essential for global economic value: Microsoft CEOMicrosoft chairman and CEO Satya Nadella stated that the priority for the global economy must center on building a frontier ecosystem rathe...15 Jun, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
- How Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang personally uses AI in his daily life: 'I am not asking it to think for me'Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has shared that he uses AI as a tool to learn and solve problems, not as a replacement for thinking. He stressed th...14 Apr, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
- What's happening in India with AI is really amazing: Sam Altman lauds speed of tech adoptionHighlighting the rapid adoption of tools like Codex, which he expects to become the world's largest market "pretty quickly", Altman signall...19 Feb, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
- Why Routines Free Mental Space for CreativityCreativity often thrives not in chaos, but in structure. Routines reduce decision fatigue, freeing up mental energy for creative thought. T...13 Feb, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
- The Psychology of Everyday Experience: Why People Who Write Lists by Hand Remember Tasks Better Than App UsersForget digital reminders! Writing tasks by hand significantly boosts memory retention. This deeper mental engagement, involving motor skill...02 Feb, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
- Still making a shopping list? Psychology suggests it’s a sign of sharper thinkingWriting a shopping list by hand, far from being outdated, reflects higher cognitive skills like planning, memory, and self-control. Psychol...30 Jan, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
- Do You Always Forget Names? Psychologists Explain Why It’s Almost Never a Memory ProblemForgetting names is a common experience, not a sign of a failing brain, but rather a byproduct of how our brains prioritize meaning over ar...29 Jan, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
- AI is reshaping career skills and college curricula, but are schools ready when students let AI do their assignments?Artificial intelligence is changing the job market. Technical skills are becoming less important. Soft skills like empathy and problem-solv...15 Aug, 2025, 06.49 PM IST
- Are we sacrificing our memories for digital convenience? The dangers of cognitive lazinessDigital reliance impacts memory. 'Brain rot' is now a concern. AI tools churn out fake news and 'deadbots'. This blurs fiction and fact. Ph...14 Aug, 2025, 10.47 PM IST
- MIT researchers say using ChatGPT can rot your brain, truth is little more complicatedOver the course of four months, the MIT team asked 54 adults to write a series of three essays using either AI (ChatGPT), a search engine, ...08 Jul, 2025, 12.45 PM IST
- Stocks in news: Voltamp Transformers, Vedanta, Suzlon Energy, Signature Global, Sai SilksThe shares of Signature Global and Sai Silks will debut on the exchanges today. While Signature is likely to see a decent listing, Sai Silk...27 Sep, 2023, 07.15 AM IST
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