New study links some forms of spiritual training to narcissism and “spiritual superiority”
Findings suggest practices like energy healing and aura reading might actually make individuals feel “more successful, more respected or more loved.”
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Wearable energy harvesting from your fingertips: 300 millijoules while you sleep
A new wearable device developed by engineers at the University of California San Diego that can harvest energy from human sweat and touch to power small devices and sensors efficiently and continuously, without the need for physical exercise.
This new study finds that 68% of romantic couples started out as friends
A new study reveals that most romantic relationships began as friendships, challenging previous research focusing on strangers initiating romance.
Nomophobia statistics: the fear of not having your phone now affects 89% of college students
89% of college students now have moderate or severe nomophobia, an increase from 77% in 2012, with symptoms like anxiety, poor sleep, and panic without phone access.
New study finds that positive peer pressure is crucial to social distancing adherence
A new study of 114 countries finds that adherence to social distancing guidelines is most influenced by positive peer pressure.
Anthropophobia was the most-Googled fear of 2020
Anthrophobia is an acceptable misspelling of anthropophobia, which is the fear of people that can lead to social isolation and distress.
MIT mask study: new face mask prototype can detect COVID-19
Advanced technology, including AI and machine learning, enables early detection of health risks like COVID-19 and skin cancer through apps and algorithms.
Mongooses have a “fair society” because moms care for all the mongoose pups as their own
The care for mongoose pups does have an impact on the health of mongoose moms, with stress and demands of caregiving possibly affecting their health.
Hand dryers vs paper towels: new study shows why towels are 10x cleaner
New study shows paper towels leave less contamination on hands than hand dryers, reducing spread of germs onto clothing and surfaces.
Mice-based studies that omit “mice” from title get 31% more media coverage
Important for accuracy and transparency, enabling public to grasp research relevance and implications.