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Psychology says people who use sticky notes instead of phone reminders may be using their surroundings to train their memoryA 2021 University of Tokyo study found that writing information on physical paper can produce stronger brain activity during memory recall ...- In 1997, NASA sent 64 desert beetles to Russia’s Mir space station with tiny wheels tracking their every movement; their movements helped scientists understand how light regulates biological clocks in microgravityNASA sent black desert beetles into space aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1997. These insects lived on the Russian Mir space station f...
- Psychology says your long-term success depends on the automatic micro habits you repeat every dayRegularly performed actions can establish automated self-discipline, which frees up cognitive resources for more significant tasks. Habitua...
- Psychology says people who keep feeling the pain of losing someone may not be choosing to stay stuckThe psychological goal of grief is not necessarily to erase the person from your thoughts. Sometimes, adapting to loss means learning to li...
- In 2009, NASA sent four painted lady caterpillars to the ISS; reports said all four completed metamorphosis and emerged as adult butterflies in microgravityIn 2009, four painted lady caterpillars made their way to the International Space Station, embarking on a unique journey. In the absence of...
- Psychology says people who can’t stop at one cookie after opening the jar may be responding to more than hungerStrict dietary restraint can interact with cravings and reduced self-control in complicated ways. Research suggests that people with higher...
- Psychology says people who prefer window seats even when they don't look outside may value perceived control over their surroundingsChoosing a window seat may reflect something more subtle than simply enjoying the view. For some passengers, it can offer a small, familiar...
- Psychology says people who love sitting by the window and observe strangers maybe curious about their environmentPeople who love looking out of their windows may be drawn to a surprisingly rich psychological experience. The window can provide informati...
- In 1973, NASA sent two fish into space to test their swimming ability in zero gravity; they initially swam in loops but later used light as cue to move normally after 21 daysIn 1973, NASA sent two mummichog fish and 50 eggs aboard Skylab 3 to study how weightlessness affected their sense of balance. The fish ini...
- 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 ...
- Psychology says people who photograph their luggage before leaving may be creating a memory and security cuePhotographing luggage before leaving can reflect an interesting combination ofmemory, technology, and reassurance. Instead of relying solel...
- Psychology says people who look back at their home after locking the door may be completing a psychological transitionFor someone heading off on a long journey, that final glance may hold deeper emotional significance. They may pause to look back at their h...
- Psychology says people who don't trust online doctor consultations aren't necessarily resistant to technology: What this behavior reveals?Psychology says people who don't trust online doctor consultations aren't necessarily refusing technology. Their hesitation can come from t...
- Psychology says people who carry snacks everywhere may be creating a psychological safety netThe snack tucked into someone's bag can sometimes represent more than simply having something to eat. It may provide a sense ofpreparedness...
- Psychology says people who walk through an entire store before choosing anything may be resisting impulsive decisionsNobody wants to make a purchase only to discover a better or more affordable option a few minutes later. Taking time to browse the store fi...
- Psychology says people who keep their wallet in exactly the same pocket may be relying on automatic behaviorKeeping a wallet in the same place every time may have less to do with a deliberate preference and more to do with the brain learning a fam...
- Solar eclipse 2026: The Sun will disappear on August 12 and birds may go silent, dogs could act strangely and temperatures may plunge.Solar eclipse 2026 will bring a rare celestial spectacle on August 12, with the event expected to create noticeable changes on Earth. As da...
- In 2017, scientists watched the sky go dark during a Solar Eclipse, and across 17 species. Animals suddenly behaved differently, from giraffes running to tortoises mating, revealing a surprising response to the disappearance of daylightIn an extraordinary 2017 solar eclipse, zoo animals displayed peculiar behaviors that took researchers by surprise. Galapagos tortoises sta...
- Psychology says walking into a room can make you forget why you went there, here's whyThe next time you walk into a room and suddenly forget why you went there, it may be easy to blame your memory. But psychology offers a mor...
- In 1963, federal engineers completed Glen Canyon Dam in Arizona for water storage and power, which turned the Colorado River colder and disrupted native fish reproductionGlen Canyon Dam altered the Colorado River's temperature and flow significantly. This change negatively affected the endangered humpback ch...
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