How many friends is too many? This new study shows the problem of having too many friends
How many friends is too many? A new study shows that having too many friends can be seen by others as an obstacle to social networking.
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The triumph of the outgoing introvert: faking extroversion makes people like you more
The outgoing introvert: a new study finds that pretending to be an extrovert makes the people around you feel happier and more relaxed.
New study shows that a baby’s brain waves can predict IQ at age seven
Brain waves and child development: a new study shows a baby's EEG scan can reliably predict that same baby's IQ score at age seven.
Being thankful pays off: just saying hello to the bus driver makes people happier
A new study finds that being thankful, for example by saying hello to strangers, leads to enhanced feelings of happiness and well-being.
So what is the meaning of life? New research suggests a few answers
What is the meaning of life? A study of eight countries found the most important factors are social relationships and happiness.
The psychology behind hoarding: what were the traits of hoarders during the pandemic?
A new study on the psychology behind hoarding finds people who stockpiled during the pandemic scored high on extraversion and neuroticism.
Guided meditation for seniors reduces depression, new study shows
A new meta-analysis of 19 previous studies has found that guided meditation for seniors is a promising avenue of treatment for depression in the elderly.
Broken phone? A new study suggests you might have secretly let it happen
If you have a broken phone, research suggests there's a chance that you secretly (or maybe not so secretly) allowed it to happen.
Are donkeys smart? Donkey intelligence is a real thing, and measuring it better might save them from extinction.
Researchers can now measure donkey intelligence, which may help farmers breed donkeys with the traits that humans consider most useful.
Blissful afternoon naps make kids happier, smarter, and better able to focus
The study linked afternoon naps to more happiness, more grit and self-control, higher verbal IQs, and better academic achievement.