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.
TV and toddlers: new study shows that parents play only a tiny role in kids’ TV preferences
September 23, 2020
TV and toddlers: a new study shows that some kids watch TV more than others because of their inborn preferences, not their parents’ wishes
Are baboons friendly? New study finds that male baboons with female friends live longer
September 22, 2020
Are baboons friendly? A new study finds that male baboons who have close female friends have higher rates of survival than those who don’t.
AI can now read your mind, and actually convert your thoughts into pictures
September 22, 2020
By monitoring your brain, a computer can read your mind and present what you’re thinking about in the form of images, with 83% accuracy.
This new study shows the benefits of pets for teens: better social skills, and less time alone
September 21, 2020
A new study on the benefits of having a cat or dog finds that teens with pets spend less time alone, and feel a greater sense of community.
New study finds links between helicopter parenting and perfectionism
September 20, 2020
New study finds links between helicopter parenting and perfectionism
New study on the psychology of horror fans finds they have more mental resilience than average
September 18, 2020
A new study on the psychology of horror fans has found that they have more mental resilience than average.
Surprisingly, brainstorming activities don’t generate a lot of unique ideas
September 18, 2020
A new study finds that brainstorming activities produce ideas that are actually pretty mediocre, unless you disrupt your routines.
Loneliness among the elderly doubled during pandemic, this new study shows
September 14, 2020
Loneliness among the elderly more than doubled during the first months of the pandemic, but technology can help.