How a bad mood may help your brain do daily tasks
A new study found that being in a bad mood can help some people's executive functioning, such as their ability to focus attention, manage...
Learning a second language can alter your sensory perception
According to a recent study conducted at Northwestern University, learning a second language can have a profound impact on the way our senses work...
Computer scientists discover 14 key components of creativity
Creativity is a complex, multi-faceted concept encompassing a variety of related aspects, abilities, properties and behaviors.
In a recent study, scientists use a computational linguistic...
Being a doctor or a lawyer may lead to poor response to depression treatment,...
High status jobs, such as doctor and lawyer, are generally considered to be lucrative and prestigious. However, these jobs often come with long hours,...
Taking notes via handwriting can help you learn better, says study
Nowadays more and more students use laptops to take notes in class. When typing notes via keyboard, students can save the information to a...
What makes Steve Jobs a charismatic speaker?
The former Apple CEO Steve Jobs was one of the most charismatic speakers of the past decades.
However, why his way of speaking is so...
Action video games can improve driving, says study
Action video games, such as Grand Theft Auto, are often emotionally engaging. People can play these games for hours without feeling tired. During playing,...
Why people want to stay friends with an ex
It is quite common that after a breakup, we still want to be friends with an ex. We have our own reasons to do...
Are you addicted to Candy Crush Saga? Here is why
Candy Crush Saga is one of the best-known mobile social games. King Digital Entertainment launched it in 2012 on Facebook.
The game becomes a phenomenon...
Selfies are related to low-quality romantic relationships, says study
Selfie is very common in social media culture. With a smart phone or webcam, one can take a photo of self and upload it...