Psychology of animal lovers: The person who has to pet every dog they pass isn't just an animal lover; a 2019 randomized trial found even 10 minutes with a dog or cat measurably lowered people's stress hormonesA study found petting animals significantly lowers stress hormones. College students experienced reduced cortisol levels after interacting ...
11 Jul, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Border Collie or Poodle: Which breed do most first-time dog owners wish they had chosen after living together for years?Border Collie vs Poodle is about far more than looks. Both are among the smartest dog breeds, but their daily needs are very different. Bor...
10 Jul, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
For one small business, AI was key to a quick start and expansionThe rapid emergence and spread of AI has become a defining feature of the U.S. economy, of prime interest to Federal Reserve officials tr...
05 Jul, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
Psychologists say one belief separates workers who bounce back after layoffs from those who struggleLosing a job can take a toll on both finances and mental health, but psychologists say one belief can make recovery easier: confidence in y...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
A termite pesticide banned in 1988 is still turning up in wildlife; researchers found toxic brain levels in nearly half the sick skunks they examined near DetroitA banned pesticide, chlordane, used for termite control, is causing severe neurological damage and death in urban skunks, according to new ...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
12 scientists will drift across the Arctic, locked inside sea ice for 8 months to watch an ocean survive its darkest, coldest seasonA daring expedition is underway as 12 individuals will spend eight months adrift in the Arctic Ocean, encased in ice. This mission, Tara Po...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Virgo ♍ July 2026 Horoscope, Monthly Predictions: Unexpected Delays Could Open the Door to Bigger Opportunities♍ Virgo Monthly Horoscope (1st July 2026 to 31st July 2026): The Virgo Monthly Horoscope indicates a month focused on career and long-term ...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Quote of the day by Liam Neeson: ‘The weird thing about grief is you can't prepare for it. You think you are going to cry and get it over with. You make those plans, but they never work’Liam Neeson's poignant quote of the day shows that grief is unpredictable, defying our attempts to schedule or control it. Reflecting on hi...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
America’s 'midlife crisis' may not be what we think: A study reveals deeper issues and links middle-aged struggles to these factorsMiddle age in the US is increasingly marked by loneliness, stress, and declining well-being, unlike in many European nations where midlife ...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
Congress opposes Goa govt circular mandating Yoga Day attendance for students, teachersGoa's Congress party has urged the State Education department to retract its directive making Yoga Day participation mandatory for students...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Psychology says adults who apologize for things that were not their fault may not be insecure; they may have grown up in homes where taking the blame was the fastest way to make the tension stopMany adults habitually apologize for things not their fault. This stems from childhood experiences where they managed parental emotions. Th...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
Psychology suggests people who keep their shoes lined up by the door aren’t rigid: They’re making the first decision of the day easier, because small sources of friction tend to feel larger when mornings are already busyNeatly arranged shoes by the door are more about reducing daily effort than just order. Psychology shows these habits create stable cues fo...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
In 1920, a psychologist watched a toddler learn fear from a white rat and revealed that fear could be learnedA famous psychology study from 1920, the Little Albert experiment, showed fear can be learned. Conducted by John B. Watson and Rosalie Rayn...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Psychology says late-night scrolling is not entertainment: Why your tired brain keeps watching one more video even when your body wants sleepPsychology says that the most important takeaway is that late-night scrolling is often about far more than entertainment. For many people, ...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Research suggests people who walk outside within hour of waking are using morning light exactly the way the body was built toMornings often begin indoors, but research suggests that getting outside soon after waking can significantly improve sleep, energy levels a...
15 Jun, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Psychology says the loneliest people in their 60s and 70s aren’t the ones who have lost a spouse: They’re often the ones surrounded by family and friends who quietly stopped knowing themFor older adults, loneliness transcends mere solitude; it's about the absence of recognition. Even among family and friends, surface-level ...
14 Jun, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Nat King Cole: ‘If you smile through your fear and sorrow...’ - how the singer who became the first African American to host a network TV show never stopped believing in brighter daysQuote of the Day by Nat King Cole suggests smiling through fear and sorrow. This act of quiet strength can lead to brighter tomorrows. Life...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.46 AM IST