The Dawn of Climate-Ball: Home Runs on the Rise
Global warming leads to higher temperatures, lowering air density and resulting in more home runs as found by a Dartmouth College study.
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Yoga for ADHD: New Study Suggests Benefits
Proven beneficial study by Ural Federal University showing enhanced attention, reduced hyperactivity in kids aged six to seven.
Yoga for Heart Health: New Study Finds Yoga Enhances Cardiovascular Health and Wellbeing
Yes, yoga benefits for ADHD have been well-documented, but recent studies have also indicated its positive impact on cardiovascular health.
Transcendental Meditation reduces burnout, new study finds
A study conducted on healthcare professionals showed that practicing Transcendental Meditation significantly reduced burnout, insomnia, and psychological distress while improving overall well-being.
Seeing Awe-Inspiring Art Makes Children More Generous, New Study Shows
Awe, as it turns out, is more than just a fleeting sensation. Research has linked it to an increased focus on others' needs in adults, and now, new findings suggest that it can also foster generosity in children.
Urban Visual Intelligence: Seeing the Hidden Lives of Cities Through Street View Images
The distribution and composition of visual elements like sidewalks, greenery, building facades, etc., can predict urban attributes such as transportation use, poverty, and crime rates.
Fear Face: New Study Finds Organized Crime Members Excel at Detecting Fear
New study by University of Pavia reveals that organized crime members excel at identifying fearful facial expressions.
New study into coulrophobia (the fear of clowns) suggests its main causes are unpredictability and media exposure
A 2022 survey showed 54% of adults worldwide had some degree of coulrophobia, indicating a prevalent fear of clowns among the population.
Implicit Bias Unwound: The Surprising Everyday Impact
Implicit bias refers to the unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that influence our actions, decisions and understanding without our conscious awareness.
New study finds that small facial scars don’t have a significant negative impact on attractiveness
According to a new study, minor facial scars do not negatively impact attractiveness or confidence, but rather are linked to slightly more favorable ratings in terms of perceived friendliness.