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·September 15, 2025·4 min read

Why Humans Adapt Faster Than AI

Humans excel at adapting to new situations, while machines often stumble. A new interdisciplinary study reveals that the root lies in how humans and AI approach “generalization,” the process of transferring knowledge to new problems.

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·August 16, 2025·4 min read

Caffeine in the Morning Gives the Biggest Boost to Mood

A large real-world study of 236 young adults found that caffeine significantly boosts positive emotions, particularly in the morning. Participants who had coffee or another caffeinated drink reported feeling happier and more enthusiastic compared to mornings without caffeine.

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·January 8, 2019·4 min read

Myth of Mona Lisa’s Gaze Debunked

A new study reveals the 'Mona Lisa Effect', the perception that the eyes of a painting follow the viewer as they move closer to it, does not occur with da Vinci's famous work. The study debunks a long standing myth about the famous painting.