This new study finds that 68% of romantic couples started out as friends
A new study published today in Social Psychological and Personality Science finds that two-thirds of romantic couples started out in a platonic relationship. This “friends-first” initiation of…
Helping others also helps yourself: these new studies explain why
A new meta-analysis in the journal Psychological Bulletin shows that helping others also improves your own health and happiness. It adds to the growing body of scientific…
New study finds jet lag puts Celtics at a disadvantage in NBA finals
A new study into jet lag and its impact on NBA performance has found the Boston Celtics could be at a significant disadvantage at the 2022 NBA…
Texting vs calling: new study explains why a phone call means more than a feeble text
When it comes to texting or calling, new research has found that calls undoubtedly win when your goal is to connect with someone in a meaningful way….
New study sheds light on Tyrannosaurus Rex lifespan: these fearsome beasts lived for about 30 years
A new study has found that the average lifespan of Tyrannosaurus Rex was 30 years, that about 20,000 of them lived at one time and that about…
34% say their partner purposefully does home chores poorly to avoid doing them in the future
A new survey found that about 72% of cohabiting couples disagree on how to share housework fairly. On average, respondents indicated that they spend 2.6 hours more…
This instant water purification technology is "millions of times" better, new study claims
A new water purification technology using only hydrogen and air is “millions of times more effective” at killing viruses and bacteria than traditional commercial methods, according to…
People can classify the face in a picture as an autocrat or an elected leader with almost 70% accuracy
A new study has found that people can classify a photo of an unknown politician as either an autocrat or a democratically elected leader with nearly 70%…
New research shows that people low in self-esteem are much more likely to blame their personal problems on politics
A new study shows that people with low self-esteem and less sense of control over their lives are more likely to blame politics for their own personal…
3D printing innovation: new technique makes materials stronger by feeding them spinach
A new study shows how innovation in 3D printing continues unabated. A new technique makes it possible to “feed” inanimate objects with living matter, making them stronger…
New study finds female managers are more sympathetic to depression at work
A new study from Sweden has found that female managers are less likely than male managers to have negative attitudes towards depression at work. The study was…
New study finds narcissists drink more wine than average, as they think it looks good
A new study of French and American consumers finds that narcissists drink more wine than non-narcissists because they associate it with greater social attractiveness. The study also…
The more we recall a memory, the more the detail of that memory fades away
Most people intuitively understand that a memory fades over time. But why do some parts remain while others disappear? A new study published today in Nature Communications…
New research finds that curious and stable people are less likely to obey shelter in place rules
A new study (PDF) has found that people with certain personality traits are less likely to follow protective rules. The researchers used data from the Measuring Worldwide…
Unpunished crime: new study finds 18% of people would commit crime if they could get away with it
If it’s true that no good deed goes unpunished, does bad deed always get punished? What if you knew they wouldn’t be? The Purge, a popular 2013…
Robot theory of mind: a new study suggests that robots can learn empathy
A new study describes how researchers have developed a robot that can predict how another robot will behave, a first step in the development of what is…
New study links doing housework to better memory and fewer falls among older adults
According to a recent study published in the journal BMJ Open, housework is associated with improved memory, attention span and stronger legs (which in turn means fewer…
Writing a condolences business email: the most important things it needs to say
Sending condolences in the office shows you care Sending professional and business condolences in the workplace is not just about doing your duty as an employer –…
New study suggests that "super ager" Joe Biden has a 95% chance of surviving until 2024
A new study suggests that “Super Ager” Joe Biden has a 95% chance of surviving by 2024 and former President Trump has a 90% chance of surviving….
Dreams about teeth falling out: what do they mean? (Updated September 2022)
1. Dreams about falling teeth and broken teeth: physical interpretations Not every dream is a metaphor. A tooth is one of the most delicate parts of the…