Psychology says people who like to watch a movie after a long day of work aren't avoiding life: What this habit may reveal?Psychology says people who like to watch a movie after a long day of work aren't always trying to escape from reality. Psychology explains ...
17 Jul, 2026, 03.21 AM IST
Psychology says people who celebrate their birthdays alone aren't isolated, they may simply be choosing solitude over loud partiesSome people intentionally choose to spend their birthdays on their own. They might take a solo trip, enjoy a favorite meal, visit a quiet p...
16 Jul, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Psychology says people who cut the queue aren't always trying to be rude, but the behavior often reflects how they view rules and other peoplePeople do not cut in line for the same reason. Some may believe their situation is unusually urgent, while others act on impulse without fu...
16 Jul, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Air India crash probe studies pilots' psycheThe Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP), and the father of Sumeet Sabharwal, captain of the 787 aircraft, had earlier moved the top court see...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
Birds are smarter than most backyard scare tactics, research shows; here's what actually stops themShiny objects and visual scares lose effectiveness as birds adapt quickly to these methods. Spacing and variety of deterrents are crucial f...
15 Jul, 2026, 07.37 PM IST
India floats stratospheric airship project, invites private playersIndia is developing indigenous stratospheric airships for persistent surveillance missions. The Air Ship-based High Altitude Pseudo Satelli...
15 Jul, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
Investigators have conducted psychological autopsy in Air India crash probe, court filing saysIndia's accident investigators received a psychologist's final report for the Air India crash probe. The court filing did not identify whos...
15 Jul, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
Why people put a wooden spoon across a boiling pot; the science behind the kitchen hackA wooden spoon can briefly stop pots from boiling over by bursting bubbles. This kitchen hack works because wood is a porous material that ...
15 Jul, 2026, 01.18 AM IST
Millions of Americans crank a fan when the heat spikes, but the CDC and EPA warn that above the mid-90s, a fan stops cooling you and can actually push your body temperature upElectric fans offer limited relief when indoor temperatures exceed ninety degrees Fahrenheit. Above ninety-five degrees, fans can actually ...
14 Jul, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
Heat Dome vs Heatwave: Key differences explained and why they matterHeat domes are atmospheric patterns causing prolonged extreme heat events. Heatwaves describe the actual period of unusually hot weather ex...
14 Jul, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Most people never think about roof color, but Berkeley Lab found swapping a dark roof for a reflective "cool roof" cuts a building's annual air-conditioning energy use by 5–20%Dark rooftops absorb sunlight, increasing home temperatures significantly. Reflective cool roofs bounce sunlight back, reducing cooling ene...
13 Jul, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
Psychology says people generally don't believe astrology predicts the future, they believe it helps them understand themselvesAstrology offers millions a path for self-reflection and understanding their personalities. Psychological effects like the Barnum Effect ma...
13 Jul, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Psychology says the person whose eyes keep drifting back to one option on the menu or one face on a dating app has basically already decided; a 2003 study found how your gaze locks onto your choiceResearch shows our eyes shift towards choices before we consciously decide. This gaze cascade effect grows stronger as decisions approach. ...
09 Jul, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Psychology says people who don't offer their seats on buses or metros aren't always inconsiderate but the reasons still deserve attentionPsychology does not support such a broad conclusion. There are many reasons why someone may not offer their seat. Some people may simply no...
09 Jul, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Psychology of ownership says picking up and handling a product can make it feel more like yours before you buy it; Peck and Shu’s experiments found mere touch increased perceived ownership and valuationStudies reveal that physically touching items fosters a sense of ownership. This psychological effect influences consumer behavior and purc...
07 Jul, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Psychology says people who can eat alone in a restaurant or go to movies alone aren't necessarily lonely, they may be projecting confidence which others lackA common misconception is that people who enjoy eating at restaurants or watching movies alone must be lonely or socially isolated. Psychol...
07 Jul, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
Psychology says people who save their best move for the last aren't always being dramatic, they may be using strategy to build lasting impressionsPsychology says saving the best move for last may be influenced by the recency effect, goal-gradient hypothesis, delayed gratification, str...
04 Jul, 2026, 06.19 PM IST