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Psychology says people who lower their voice when someone nearby lowers theirs may automatically follow social cuesPeople who naturally lower their voice when someone nearby does the same may be responding to a combination of social cue detection, vocal ...- Psychology says people who invent stories about strangers may naturally engage in social imaginationInventing stories about strangers does not necessarily mean someone is nosy, judgmental or disconnected from reality. It may simply reflect...
- Psychology says people who notice who talks to whom at a gathering may be unconsciously mapping social networksSomeone who pays close attention to who talks to whom at a gathering may be engaging in a process psychologists have studied for decades: f...
- 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 ...
- In 2024, eastern garter snakes passed a scent-based self-recognition test: 24 snakes investigated their own altered scent, suggesting self-recognitionRecent studies reveal that eastern garter snakes exhibit self-recognition through scent detection rather than through mirrors. This intrigu...
- Psychology says people who bounce their feet to music without realizing it may be responding to rhythmic alignmentBouncing your foot to music without consciously noticing it does not necessarily reveal anything unusual about your personality. It may sim...
- 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...
- In 2024, African elephants in Kenya were found using name-like calls for one another; a model identified the intended recipient 27.5% of the time at Samburu and AmboseliRecent studies reveal that wild African elephants in Kenya utilize distinct vocalizations to communicate with one another, showcasing their...
- Billionaires from Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman to Peter Thiel are betting on longevity to cheat deathTech billionaires and leaders are investing heavily in longevity research and technologies. They aim to reverse aging and extend healthy hu...
- One of a Kind Awards: Celebrating the startups that earned the people’s voteAt the One of a Kind Awards - for early stage startups, presented by The Economic Times and Cashfree Payments, the People’s Choice Award re...
- Psychology says people who refuse to start a new notebook until the old one is completely finished may have a strong need for closureRefusing to start a new notebook until the old one is finished may be about much more than stationery. It can reflect thrift, routine, orga...
- Quote of the Day by Gaozi: “Give it a breach to the east, and it will flow to the east” — the ancient Chinese philosopher’s powerful life lesson on human nature, morality, environment, character and free will, and why the direction of our lives may depend less on what we are born with than on how we are shaped by society and experienceQuote of the Day by Gaozi: “Give it a breach to the east, and it will flow to the east” captures his controversial view that human nature i...
- African proverb of the day: ‘If you want to improve your memory, lend someone money’ - A timeless life lesson on why we only remember the things that matter to us the mostAfrican proverb of the day: Our minds recall details when personal value or emotional stakes are involved. Forgetfulness often stems from a...
- 52 astronauts left Earth for months in orbit, and within weeks their gut bacteria changed how they processed food, revealing why spaceflight can trigger constipation and potentially affect brain healthConstipation in space is more than an uncomfortable side effect. Astronauts often face it during long missions, but scientists have not ful...
- Quote of the Day by Tim Allen: “The world's a mean place. It's unfair, then it's...” — a thoughtful life lesson on resilience, uncertainty, human nature, faith and why accepting life's contradictions can change how we face both suffering and joy, from the beloved American comedian and actor known for his sharp observations on everyday lifeQuote of the Day by Tim Allen: Tim Allen's quote, “The world's a mean place. It's unfair, then it's fair...” captures a difficult truth: li...
- 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. ...
- Never cognitive surrender: Wealth management wins when AI ‘second opinion’ sharpens human judgement, not replace itAI is a tool to enhance human investment judgment, not replace it. Investors increasingly use AI to test existing ideas rather than generat...
- Psychology says your 30 open browser tabs may reveal what your brain is trying not to loseThose 30 open tabs may represent useful information, unfinished tasks, future plans, or simply a reluctance to lose something that feels im...
- Bengaluru-based neurosurgeon shares five supplements for protecting brain health, says half of humanity is lacking one essential nutrientPreventing premature brain ageing is a lifelong process that requires lifestyle overhaul and watching your nutritional intake. Taking to In...
- In 2012, scientists from Arizona and Norway revealed that honeybees can rejuvenate aging brains. Years later, it advanced efforts to slow age-related cognitive decline in humansBrain aging research: Older honeybees showed renewed learning abilities after changing social roles. Scientists observed significant molecu...
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