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It takes just 100 milliseconds to judge a stranger’s face. Then why Princeton psychologists warn against trusting it too muchA Princeton study found that people can form impressions of a stranger’s trustworthiness, competence, attractiveness and other traits after...- Psychology says people who keep touching their hair on video calls may be responding to the ‘constant mirror’ effectVideo calls place people in the unusual position of watching themselves while simultaneously interacting with others. This can heighten awa...
- Merriam-Webster adds 1,400 new words in 2026: Vibe coding, meme coin, parasocial, AGI, Sunday scaries, trash panda and Mandela Effect explainedMerriam-Webster has added 1,400 new words and definitions to its online dictionary. These additions include internet slang, AI terminology,...
- Psychology says men who don’t use face wash or moisturiser may value simplicity more than self-care ritualsFor some men, beauty and grooming products may still carry cultural associations with femininity. Because of these learned ideas about masc...
- Psychology says women with 10-step skincare routines may be doing more than caring for their skinA 10-step skincare routine can serve different psychological purposes, from self-care and personal identity to habit, enjoyment and a sense...
- Psychology says people who can read their partner’s mood and know why they are upset can become highly attuned to each otherUnderstanding a partner's mood through body language can reflect empathic accuracy, interpersonal sensitivity, relationship-specific knowle...
- Psychology says people with a great natural instinct may be noticing things others miss: Here’s how they know when something is wrongIntuition is more likely to be useful when someone has substantial experience in a predictable environment and has received reliable feedba...
- Psychopaths do not look like movie villains, they could be next to you: 5 subtle signs psychologists say can reveal psychopathic traitsPsychopaths do not always fit the frightening image often shown in films and may appear charming, confident or completely ordinary. Psychol...
- Quote of the day by Charles Darwin: ''From my early youth I have had the strongest desire to understand or explain whatever I...'' — Life lessons from an inspiring quote on curiosity, patience, observation, self-doubt, perseverance, critical thinking and personal growth from the pioneering naturalist who transformed our understanding of evolutionQuote of the day by Charles Darwin explores his lifelong desire to understand what he observed. It speaks to staying curious through uncert...
- What if your wardrobe is full of the wrong colours? The colour analysis trend helping people find their perfect paletteColour analysis is having a major moment, helping people identify shades that complement their skin undertone, hair and eye colour. Rooted ...
- Psychology says people who break eye contact while explaining something complicated may be protecting their attentionEye contact carries powerful social information. When you look directly at someone, your brain is taking in more than their eyes, it is als...
- Psychology says people who recognize friends by their footsteps may have highly tuned social memoryRecognizing a friend by the sound of their footsteps is a small example of a broader psychological ability: the brain can build detailed re...
- Psychology explains why people pair emojis with text - And what it reveals about their personalityPsychology of pairing emojis with text: Incorporating emojis into text can compensate for the lack of visual expressions, adding emotional ...
- 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...
- Psychology says people who nod while listening even when they disagree may be prioritizing conversational harmonyNodding while disagreeing highlights a subtle aspect of human communication: showing attentiveness or connection isn't necessarily the same...
- Psychology says compliments can feel uncomfortable even when you secretly wanted themPsychology suggests that this reaction isn't necessarily a sign of ingratitude or false modesty. For some people, particularly those with n...
- Psychology says people who smile during difficult conversations aren't always comfortable, here's what that expression may really meanPsychology reminds us that human emotions are rarely simple. Smiling during a difficult conversation doesn't automatically signal confidenc...
- Psychology says people are more likely to trust someone who admits small mistakesPsychology says your brain forms opinions about strangers in less than a second because quick judgments once helped humans respond to unfam...
- Psychology says people who can't stop smiling when they are in front of the camera aren't always trying to look happy: What the behavour reveals?Psychology says people who can't stop smiling when they are in front of the camera aren't necessarily pretending to be happy. Smiling durin...
- Psychology explains how people with small imperfections may seem more attractive and why being 'too perfect' may actually work against youPsychology suggests minor flaws make capable individuals more relatable and likable. Small imperfections can increase approachability and m...
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