These personality traits linked to phone addiction
In a new study, researchers have identified the personality traits that increase or decrease the degree of vulnerability to so-called “nomophobia”.
It is defined as...
Digital detox may not improve your wellbeing, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found a 24-hour period of abstinence from a smartphone induces cravings, but mood and anxiety remain stable.
The research was...
Algorithms cannot detect liars by facial expressions, says new study
Though algorithms are increasingly being deployed in all facets of life, a new USC study has found that they fail basic tests as truth...
Why do men feel a lower waist-to-hip ratio sexier?
Male turkeys famously will attempt to mate with a head on a stick.
In fact, gobblers prize a snug snood over the whole hen. How...
Why narcissists tend to make bad decisions
In a new study, researchers found narcissists are less likely to use critical thinking processes that are important for solving problems and making sound...
Share your goals—but be careful whom you tell
If you want to achieve a goal, make sure you share your objective with the right person.
In a new set of studies, researchers found...
Optimism could boost your chance of living 85 years or more
In a new study, researchers found optimism could boost our chances of living 85 years or more by over 50%.
The research was conducted by...
The mere presence of your partner may reduce your pain
In a new study, researchers have confirmed the analgesic effects of social support on reducing pain - even without verbal or physical contact.
The research...
Scientists confirm optimists can live longer
In a new study, researchers have found that individuals with greater optimism are more likely to live longer and to achieve "exceptional longevity”, that...
Fake news can make you have false memories
In a new study, researchers found that voters may form false memories after seeing fabricated news stories, especially if those stories align with their...