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HUMAN BRAIN ORIGINS
Scientists rebuilt ancient primate brains from fossils and found a stunning clue to human evolution: The brain may have grown larger not simply to think more, but because our ancestors were processing an increasing amount of visual informationAncient primate brain evolution is now better understood. Researchers reconstructed fossil brain spaces using advanced imaging techniques. ...- What changes inside the brain as you age? Scientists find a hidden shift that may begin in your midlifeBrain aging study: Brain immune cells begin changing around midlife, a new study reveals. Microglia in the hippocampus gradually decline af...
- What psychologists say about your "Bad Memory": Why forgetting everyday details is actually your brain's smartest strategy for sharper focusWhat psychologists say about your bad memory might surprise you. You walk into a room and blank out. You hunt for keys in plain sight. Don'...
- Psychology says people who get irritated at times on even small issues aren't necessarily angry: Here is what their behaviour may meanPsychology says people who get irritated at times on even small issues aren't necessarily angry or mean. Irritation can appear when stress,...
- Quote of the day by Isaac Asimov: "The human mind works at low efficiency. Twenty percent is the..." — Inspiring life lessons on creativity, intuition, curiosity, innovation, critical thinking, and and how sudden flashes of insight unlock unseen potential by the visionary science fiction author and biochemistToday's Quote of the Day by Isaac Asimov: The famous Quote of the Day by Isaac Asimov, "The human mind works at low efficiency. Twenty perc...
- Psychology says people who are not able to let go of painful memories aren’t vindictive, they may be facing attachment issuesAccording to psychology, people who hold on to grudges for years are often reacting to more than a single conflict. Their response may be s...
- Deepinder Goyal's Temple eyes $500 million valuation as it prices debut wearable device at Rs 80,000Deepinder Goyal-founded Temple is preparing for its next funding round at a higher valuation. Temple raised $54 million in February at a $1...
- Humans have a 'third eye' in the brain: Study links it to a 600-million-year-old Cyclops ancestorHumans cyclops connection: Scientists claim our eyes and even a hormone-regulating gland in our brain trace back to a bizarre, one-eyed sea...
- African proverb of the day: 'Anxiety will not let you...' Life lessons from motivational proverb on constant worry, survival instinct, human nature and fearAfrican proverb of the day highlights the saying, "Anxiety will not let you die of hunger." The proverb explains how worry can encourage pe...
- Psychology says people who smile but never laugh out loud often share these 7 emotional patternsPsychology reminds us that a single behavior never tells the whole story about a person. Someone who rarely laughs wholeheartedly isn't aut...
- Blame it on genes?A podcast episode explores the nature versus nurture debate regarding genetic influences. Behavioral geneticist Kathryn Paige Harden discus...
- Don't scare a crow: Crows hold grudges for nearly a decade, they never forget a face, and even teach their chicks to hate the same faceCrows possess remarkable facial recognition and hold grudges for nearly two decades. These intelligent birds teach their young to remember ...
- Quote of the Day by Viktor Frankl: "Don’t aim at success — the more you aim at it and make it a target, the more..." - Life-changing lessons on purpose, meaningful work, resilience, and why chasing success often fails — from the Holocaust survivor who changed modern psychologyQuote of the Day by Viktor Frankl reminds us of a truth that feels surprisingly relevant in a world obsessed with achievement. His famous w...
- Psychology says people who specially learn to pronounce the name of their favorite dish of a foreign cuisine aren't showing off: What this behavior reveals?Psychology says people who specially learn to pronounce the name of their favorite dish of a foreign cuisine aren't trying to impress other...
- Border Collie, Poodle, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, or Labrador Retriever: Which breed learns fastest? Which one surprises trainers the most?Border Collie, Poodle, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Labrador Retriever are often praised for their intelligence—but do they reall...
- Psychology suggests the person nodding along in every meeting isn't just agreeing to move things along; a 2018 study found nodding makes someone seem markedly more likeable and approachableA study found that nodding computer-generated figures seem more likeable and approachable. These figures scored higher in likability and ap...
- Psychology suggests the friend who unconsciously copies your posture across the diner booth isn't mocking you; the classic 1999 "chameleon effect" study found this quiet mimicry actually builds rapport and likingPeople unconsciously mimic each other's gestures and postures during conversations. This chameleon effect can promote affiliation and make ...
- Psychology says people who are highly imaginative aren't disconnected from reality: What the behavior means?Psychology says people who are highly imaginative aren't living in a fantasy world all the time. Psychology explains that imagination helps...
- Psychology of the unanswered notification: People who lose focus the second their phone buzzes aren't weak-willed; a 2015 study found that a notification you never even answer hurts attention as much as using the phoneEven a silent phone notification can disrupt your focus and cause errors. Studies show that simply having a phone nearby reduces cognitive ...
- 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...
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