Fund managers with hidden Facebook ties to executives earn 16% a year extra
Concealed Facebook friendships between mutual fund managers and company officers were linked to abnormal returns of 135 basis points a month, over 16% a year, concentrated around earnings and merger news.
AI can now read your mind, and actually convert your thoughts into pictures
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
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
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
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
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
Loneliness among the elderly more than doubled during the first months of the pandemic, but technology can help.
Texting vs calling: new study explains why a phone call means more than a feeble text
When it comes to texting vs calling, new research finds that calling wins if your goal is to connect with someone in a meaningful way.
Why walking to work is even better for you than a casual walk, this new study shows
A new study finds people walk faster and report feeling healthier when they walk with a purpose, especially when they're walking to work .