A tamarin will change its accent to avoid conflict with other monkeys, this new study shows
Tamarins use 'accent' of other species to communicate in shared territories potentially avoiding conflict, as detailed in study by Jacob Dunn and team.
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The more we recall a memory, the more the detail of that memory fades away
Vibrant and detailed parts fade, leaving only the "gist" or main meaning of the memory as it is recalled more frequently.
Depression references in rap lyrics doubled from 1998 – 2018, the latest research shows
The study analyzed the top 25 rap songs from 1998 to 2018, finding increased references to anxiety, depression, and suicide, mirroring the nation's mental health crisis.
The economic costs of sexual harassment: a #MeToo scandal means a 1.5% loss ($450m) in company value
In the long term, these firms recover only about half of the lost value, with greater losses for CEO-involved scandals and excessive media attention.
The Big Five trait of agreeableness can be detected by a brain scan
The Big Five trait of agreeableness can contribute to identifying qualities of good citizenship. Individuals high in agreeableness tend to be cooperative, reliable, and empathetic, all of which are qualities of good citizens. Their ability to work well with others and show compassion can make them valuable members of a community.
New research shows that people low in self-esteem are much more likely to blame their personal problems on politics
Low self-esteem and lack of control lead some individuals to blame politics for their own personal problems.
High school popularity: study shows oldest kids in the class also the most popular
Older students in a class are more likely to be popular, as found in a new study involving over 13,000 students in the Netherlands, Sweden, and England.
New study on FoMo (the “fear of missing out”) shows it’s about much more than social media
Age plays a minimal role in triggering FoMO, with loneliness and social anxiety being more significant factors that affect individuals of different age groups.
Yale University’s “science of well being” course works exactly as planned: it actually does boost well being
Yes, according to a study, individuals who took the course reported feeling better than those who took a general psychology course.
New study sheds light on Tyrannosaurus Rex lifespan: these fearsome beasts lived for about 30 years
The average age of a T. rex at maturity was 15.5 years, and its maximum lifespan was probably close to 30 years.