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Smarter Men Are Less Aggressive in Relationships and More Committed, Study Finds
A new study finds that men with higher general intelligence are less likely to use aggressive tactics in romantic…
The Natural Bias: Why We Think Nature is Better
A recent study reveals that despite people's strong belief in the benevolence of nature, natural products and events are often no safer, more effective, or more beneficial than their artificial counterparts—and sometimes, they're even worse.
Why we thrive when others fall behind: study finds having lower-status peers boosts our happiness
Our happiness is influenced not only by our own social status but also by the relative status of our peers, with people feeling happier when their peers have lower status.
AI Companions Effectively Reduce Loneliness, New Working Paper Finds
AI companions effectively reduce loneliness, study finds.
Grocery Shopping Habits Reveal Creditworthiness, Study Finds
A new research paper has found that people's grocery shopping behavior can reveal a lot about their creditworthiness, giving banks and lenders a new way to evaluate potential borrowers.
Throughout History, The Top 1% Have Controlled 10% to Over 40% of Society’s Income
A new study reveals that the top 1% of income earners have historically controlled 10% to over 40% of their society's total income, highlighting persistent and significant wealth concentration.
California Sheriffs Cut Traffic Fines by 30% During Elections to Win Voter Favor
A new study has found that sheriffs decrease traffic fine revenue by 30% in election years, a strategy aimed at gaining voter favor.