Psychology says people who keep checking weather forecasts multiple times a day aren’t anxious but are trying to outsmart uncertaintyPsychology says checking the weather several times a day is generally harmless and quite common. It only becomes a concern when the habit b...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
Psychology says mixed signals feel addictive, here’s why one day of love and the next day of distance can make you chase someone even harderPopular culture often presents emotional unpredictability as thrilling, mysterious or even romantic. Psychological research, however, point...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
Psychology says people who are in multiple situationships but no meaningful relationship may be chasing something deeper than romanceResearch consistently indicates that strong, lasting relationships are built on vulnerability, trust, reliability and emotional openness. T...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
Quote of the day by Sigmund Freud: 'Love is a chemical trick to keep the species breeding. Once the dopamine fades, you are just two strangers sharing...' - Psychoanalysis founder explains why passion in love fades as time passesSigmund Freud is known for his influential ideas about the unconscious mind and how hidden desires shape human behavior. The quote of the d...
27 May, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
Word of the Day: AlogotrophyWord of the Day: Alogotrophy may be one of the rarest words in the English language, yet its meaning feels strikingly relevant to modern li...
27 May, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
Smelling flowersFlowers offer a unique sensory pleasure. Their scent molecules travel a direct route to the brain, impacting memory and emotions. This trig...
15 May, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
The Science of 'Love at First Sight'; Is It Real, or Just Your Brain Playing Tricks?Many Americans believe in love at first sight. Scientists explain this intense feeling stems from brain chemistry and physical attraction. ...
12 Feb, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
Why We Fall for People Who Aren’t Good for Us: The Psychology Behind Toxic AttractionReal, explainable forces drive toxic attraction, rooted in early relationships and brain chemistry. Attachment styles, trauma bonding, low ...
11 Feb, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
OpenAI launches Codex app to gain ground in AI coding raceThe app can also then use code to do things like gather and analyze information, OpenAI officials said during a briefing with reporters. Co...
03 Feb, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
Social media platform Sez Us launches in IndiaSez Us, a social media platform favored by figures like Hillary Clinton and Gavin Newsom, has expanded to India after its US launch. Backed...
13 Aug, 2025, 07.25 PM IST
US states say Meta's Instagram linked to depression, anxiety, insomnia in kidsIn a complaint filed in the Oakland, California, federal court on Tuesday, 33 states including California and New York said Meta repeatedly...
25 Oct, 2023, 12.26 AM IST
This minuscule organism regulates our ability to digest foodMicrobiomes have been part of all these organisms from the beginning, and have evolved in tandem with them, just as their visible organs ha...
15 Sep, 2023, 10.07 AM IST
Is love really blind? Science explains why we ignore red flags when falling head over heels for someoneSpecific areas of the brain are activated when you fall in love, in particular the limbic system and the reward centres.
21 Feb, 2023, 10.55 AM IST
If we crack down on social media anonymity, will it reduce online bullying and hate?Online bullying and misinformation are growing problems, and government action to address them is overdue.
27 Nov, 2021, 10.37 AM IST
Amid lockdown, fashion firms strive to keep customers engagedOnline retailers such as Myntra and Tjori have their consumer engagement teams working on to engage their customers till the time the lockd...
22 Apr, 2020, 08.36 PM IST
Camouflage and dope in a Bull MarketFor traders, the ability to see through different kinds of camouflages has obvious advantages.
13 Nov, 2017, 01.49 PM IST
Make unhealthy foods’ consequences plainCould it be posited that the no-frills style of traditional home-cooking promoted healthy apportioning and sensible ingesting of food?
08 Mar, 2017, 12.51 AM IST