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Scientists in Virginia asked 21 people to see a hidden image without leaving their rooms—nobody got it right, but two described a scene they couldn’t seeA recent scientific study explored out-of-body experiences under controlled conditions. Participants attempted to identify a hidden image i...- Psychology says your willpower beliefs determine if you choose hard tasks: 2026 study shows nonlimited mindsets drive people to embrace tough challengesPerspectives on willpower play a crucial role in tackling difficult tasks. While some consider it a scarce resource, others find it invigor...
- 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 who check their horoscope daily may be trying to reduce an uncomfortable feelingSomeone who checks their horoscope every morning may not necessarily be looking for a glimpse into the future. The habit may instead provid...
- Psychology says people raise their voice pitch when they want you to listen may be doing without realising itIt can be tempting to interpret a higher-pitched voice as a sign of anxiety, insecurity or low confidence, but psychology does not support ...
- At 16, this Florida student designed bird-monitoring project. Her research found some bird populations rose by to 159% after restorationAt just seven years old, Sophia Haakman's passion for conservation sparked when she began cultivating butterflies. Today, her research high...
- Psychology says people who prefer takeout over dining in may be valuing one thing more than foodSomeone might enjoy dining at an elegant restaurant for a birthday or special occasion but still opt for takeout on an ordinary Tuesday. Th...
- Psychology says people who wear fancy clothes at home may be doing more than looking goodPsychology suggests that dressing up at home may have less to do with seeking approval from others and more to do with how people perceive ...
- RBI launches key surveys to get inputs for monetary policyThe Reserve Bank of India has launched three key surveys today. These surveys aim to gauge inflation expectations and consumer confidence a...
- Science says your voice changes when you hear it on a recording, and your skull is partly to blameYour voice is an important part of how you recognize and represent yourself, so hearing an unfamiliar acoustic version of it can create a m...
- From dance floor to war: China readies humanoid robots for combatChina is rapidly advancing humanoid robot research for potential military deployment. Military institutions are testing these robots agains...
- From dance floor to war: China readies humanoid robots for combatTwo days after the Games ended, the People's Liberation Army's official newspaper drew its own conclusions from the show. The PLA Daily cal...
- Are Indian students moving from choosing destinations to mapping careers?Students now prioritize career prospects and job market relevance when studying abroad. Financial constraints and visa policies increasingl...
- Quote of the Day by historian Tiffany Watt Smith: ‘Envy amplifies other people’s successes and makes our own seem paler by comparison’ - why another person’s promotion, achievement or happiness can suddenly make your own accomplishments feel less significantQuote of the Day: Envy amplifies others' successes and makes our own seem paler. This emotion changes how we perceive achievements and judg...
- Psychology says people who say “sorry” for everything may be revealing more than good manners: what constant apologising can signal about empathy, confidence and social connectionFrequent apologies can signal a focus on social harmony and relationship value. This behavior can influence perceptions of warmth and inter...
- Quote of the day by Ivanka Trump: ‘Perception is more important than reality. If someone perceives something…’ – What her controversial advice says about success, image and powerIvanka Trump's book highlights perception's power over objective reality in business. She argues that how people perceive something matters...
- Does your dog chase things on TV? A 2025 study of 453 dogs found that canine viewing habits vary depending on what appears on screen, from animals and moving objects to non-animal stimuli, with temperament influencing some of their reactionsA recent study has uncovered that a dog's temperament influences its engagement with television shows. Energetic dogs are more inclined to ...
- Psychology says people who keep a bald look may be revealing more than you think - The fascinating reasons some people embrace baldness, including confidence, authenticity, practicality and individuality, and what their appearance choices may suggest about personality, social confidence and how they feel about changing expectations around appearanceEmbracing baldness serves as an empowering statement of self-acceptance for many individuals. Research implies that accepting changes in on...
- Psychology says women who bruise without remembering why may have this surprising attention patternPsychology offers one possible explanation for why people may not remember this part of the experience. Attention is limited, and the brain...
- Science says some objects can look like they’re moving when they are perfectly still, here’s how your eyes get fooledEven when you appear to stare steadily at an object, your eyes are constantly making tiny involuntary movements known as fixational eye mov...
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