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A study says if your kid keeps asking for the same bedtime story again, they may be learning more than you realiseYour child wants the same story again, even though you could recite it without opening the book.A 2011 experiment found that repeating stor...
A study says the ‘doorway effect’ may explain why you walk into a room and suddenly forget what you came forWalking into a room and forgetting your purpose may relate to how the mind separates experiences.A 2011 study found poorer memory after cro...
Why Effective Leaders Get Branded as ProblemsWhen a leader creates friction, organizations default to a single explanation: the leader needs to change. In reality, that friction usuall...
Pocket FM launches AI fiction-writing platform to help creators build long-form storiesPocket FM has launched Sherpa, an AI-powered fiction platform designed to help writers build and manage long-running stories across hundred...
Amazon launches Alexa+ in India with generative AI, Hinglish and smarter voice controlsAmazon has launched its generative AI-powered Alexa+ assistant in India. This new version offers more conversational voice interactions and...
Kash Patel says FBI won’t automatically reject some applicants over prostitution, bestiality. Here’s the catchFBI Director Kash Patel defended a controversial policy shift that allows victims of prostitution and bestiality to apply for positions, fa...
In 2013, University of Massachusetts researchers showed 40 preschoolers cartoon pictures and tested their memory before and after an afternoon nap - children who slept forgot less and remembered roughly 10% more than those kept awakeAfternoon nap for children: Research indicates that preschoolers who take naps are better at retaining information compared to those who st...
Psychology says people who focus on one thing at a time aren't less productive: What this behavior may reveal?Psychology says people who focus on one thing at a time aren't losing time by avoiding multitasking. Cognitive science shows that the brain...
Indian pilots’ body warns Noel Tata over Air India exodus, flags safety concernsALPA India highlights pilot attrition as a critical flight safety concern for Air India Group. The association urges the Tata Group to revi...
Taking a screenshot could make you forget what you wanted to remember, study of 892 people finds. The brain may be ‘offloading’ memoriesA new study of 892 people across seven experiments found that taking screenshots may make it harder to remember the information being captu...
Psychology says people who doodle while listening may sometimes retain information differently, here’s what their brain could be doingPeople who doodle while listening may not necessarily be ignoring what is being said. In some situations, doodling can act as alow-demand a...
Psychology says people who type notes instead of writing them by hands may process information differently in their brainNew psychology research is shedding light on a familiar habit that has gradually become less common in the digital age. While typing has be...
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...
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Review: The Foldable Benchmark, If You Can Pay the PriceSamsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra takes the foldable experience to the next level with its upgraded camera and display technology. Designed f...
Psychology says your first guess can stick in your memory even after you learn the right answerPsychology says your first guess can stick in your memory even after you learn the correct answer because memory is reconstructive rather t...
House panel seeks update on India's GPU ambitionsThe Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology, in its latest report, quizzed the Ministry of Electronic...
Psychology says people who write to-do lists by hand may have an edge when it comes to remembering tasks, and there’s science behind itWriting tasks by hand engages the brain more actively than typing. This deeper processing strengthens memory and aids recall of information...
If You Remember These Seven Moments From Decades Ago, Your Memory Is Sharper Than Most Seventy-Year-OldsRecalling vivid past events, like a first day at school or a significant childhood conversation, signals robust memory systems. Psychologis...
Can't get that memory out? Study explains why some emotional experiences last in the mindRecent research from Boston University explains why some memories remain vivid while others fade. The study found that the brain selectivel...
8 superfoods for memory retentionBoost your brainpower and recall with these eight superfoods. Packed with nutrients and antioxidants, they help keep your mind sharp, suppo...