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Emoji Use Signals Distinct Personality Traits in Men and Women
New study shows emoji use reveals personality: men with manipulative or unstable traits and women with narcissistic traits use emojis most.

Debate Training Boosts Leadership by Sharpening Assertive Communication
New study shows debate training enhances career advancement by fostering assertiveness, a key leadership trait, surpassing general communication skills in driving workplace influence.

AI Predicts Celebrity Charisma from Faces with Striking Accuracy
A new study uses deep learning to score celebrity visual potential from facial features, achieving 95.92% accuracy and revealing which traits boost or hinder charisma.

Anger from Judges Fuels Success in MasterChef, Study Finds
A new study finds that contestants exposed to judges’ anger in the MasterChef competition climb higher in rankings and are more likely to win, suggesting anger can boost performance in high-stakes settings.

Calm 911 Calls Spark Suspicion, Study Finds
A new study reveals that 911 callers who sound too calm when reporting violent crimes are more likely to be suspected of wrongdoing.

Why Green and Blue Chat Bubbles Matter More Than You Think
A new study finds that Apple's green bubble design reduces the social appeal of Android phones, making iPhone users less likely to switch and boosting Apple's market power.

New study finds social media breaks don’t improve mood, despite the “detox” hype
A new study finds no significant benefits of temporary social media abstinence on well-being.
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