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New orange-lipped monkey found: Scientists identify Colobus congoensis, a species that roars & snorts loudly in the Congo rainforestOrange-lipped monkey: Scientists have identified a new species of monkey with striking orange lips in the rainforests of the Democratic Rep...- Psychology says people who make payments, fill forms or do any other thing on the last day aren't simply lazy: What this behavior may reveal?Psychology says people who make payments, fill forms or do any other thing on the last day aren't always careless or lazy. Psychology expla...
- Scientists reexamined a 100,000-year-old human skull and found the victim had likely been stabbed in the face with a stone toolA 100,000-year-old skull from Qafzeh Cave shows a healed jaw cut. Researchers used advanced technology to analyze the ancient bone. This in...
- Psychology of yawning: Psychology says the person who yawns right after you do isn't just tired; a 2011 study found contagious yawning is tied to empathy, and you catch it most from the people you're closest toA study suggests contagious yawning reflects emotional closeness between people. Researchers observed that people are more likely to catch ...
- Psychology of ASMR: Psychology suggests the millions who fall asleep to ASMR whisper videos aren't just into something weird; a 2018 study found ASMR measurably slowed viewers' heart rates, much like music or mindfulnessNew research confirms ASMR videos offer measurable physiological benefits. Studies show ASMR triggers a distinct blend of relaxation and en...
- Psychology says people who use a phone for years and don't change it till it dies out aren't afraid of missing out: What this behavior may reveal?Psychology says people who use a phone for years and don't change it easily aren't always resisting change. Psychology suggests this habit ...
- Psychology says people who read bedtime stories to their kids aren't just building a nightly routine but also looking to develop empathy and creativity: What this behavior reveals?Psychology says people who read bedtime stories to their kids aren't simply helping children fall asleep. Research suggests this daily habi...
- Psychology says people who stop the use of all kinds of screen devices like TV, phones, tablets, etc an hour before bed aren't avoiding technology but building a bedtime routine: What the behaviour reveals?Psychology says people who stop the use of all kinds of screen devices like TV, phones, tablets, etc. an hour before bed aren't simply tryi...
- Can dogs really tell when someone can't be trusted? Scientists explain the human signals dogs notice firstCan dogs sense when someone has bad intentions? Science says dogs cannot judge human morality. But they can read signals that people often ...
- Psychology says people who are good with numbers and love mathematics aren't only analytical thinkers: What this reveals?Psychology says people who are good with numbers and love mathematics aren't limited to calculations or formulas. Psychology research shows...
- If you are sitting for over 30 mins at work: A new study warns this everyday office habit increases cancer risk; advises light movement for one hour a dayCancer risk of sitting too long: A study of over 91,000 UK Biobank participants has found that each additional hour of prolonged, uninterru...
- Even regular exercise can't beat the damage done by this common daily habit that increases cancer risk, scientists warnA new study by researchers at the University of Glasgow suggests that spending long, uninterrupted hours sitting may increase the risk of d...
- Chile in the 1970s planted millions of Monterey pine and eucalyptus trees for timber, but scientists now say many native forests have been replaced, while streams and wildlife have declinedChile's biodiversity hotspot has witnessed a dramatic native forest decline since 1960, replaced by fast-growing pine plantations. Driven b...
- Psychology says people who love 'cute' videos of pets aren't wasting time: What this behavior revealsPsychology says people who love 'cute' videos of pets aren't simply avoiding work or spending time without purpose. Research shows that wat...
- Psychology says people who choose not to have children aren't necessarily self-centered, they may simply be living in line with their valuesContrary to popular belief, choosing to be childfree doesn't diminish life satisfaction, research indicates. Many adults intentionally deci...
- Scientists just tracked 188 pet owners in the Netherlands for five days, and the surprising twist is that dogs and cats both lifted mood a little, but only one might be making stress worseA recent Dutch study explored how interacting with cats and dogs impacts our mood and stress. While both pets offer a brief happiness boost...
- Scientists just reviewed more than 400 cat studies and found that outdoor-roaming pets had three to five times the odds of carrying germs that can infect people, turning a common habit into a quiet public health riskA groundbreaking study reveals that outdoor-roaming pet cats carry infectious diseases at rates similar to feral cats, posing risks to huma...
- Psychology says people in their 60s and 70s who keep a handwritten address book aren’t out of touch: They’re protecting important relationships in a form they trust, because memory often feels more reliable when information can be seen, touched, and easily foundMany adults in their 60s and 70s still prefer handwritten address books, not out of technophobia, but as a dependable memory support. Resea...
- In 1961, a Yale psychologist had ordinary people deliver 450-volt shocks to strangers: 65% obeyed, rewriting how we understand authorityIn a groundbreaking study conducted at Yale University in 1961, Stanley Milgram examined the phenomenon of obedience to authority. Particip...
- In the 1950s, Swiss farmers intensified and mechanized their fields; nine decades of records now reveal an unexpected divide: butterflies are still struggling, while forest beetles have fully bounced backButterflies and beetles are disappearing at an alarming rate. A Swiss study reveals significant butterfly losses since 1930, linked to farm...
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