FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 30, 2023·3 min readVirtual Meeting Fatigue Driven by Boredom and Mental UnderloadNew findings challenge the notion that fatigue from virtual meetings stems from mental overload. Instead, the research indicates that sleepiness during such meetings is linked to mental underload and boredom, especially among those less engaged in their work.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 6, 2022·5 min readBoost Your Brain With BoredomBoredom can stimulate creativity and improve problem-solving, all while giving the brain a much-needed rest.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 6, 2022·5 min readFor NFT Collectors, There’s a Fine Line Between Buzz and BoredomResearchers say that when it comes to NFT collecting, a focus on rarity can become self-defeating. To sustain value, the study suggests designers should make sure people don't only see the rarest items in any given category.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 8, 2021·7 min readOvercoming ProcrastinationResearchers reveal how you can overcome procrastination and regain motivation.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 30, 2021·4 min readPandemic Stress and Boredom Linked to Increase Cigarette UseStress, boredom, and more free time may account for the rise in cigarette consumption in smokers during the COVID pandemic.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 6, 2021·5 min readWhy We’re So Bad at Daydreaming, and How to Fix ItWhen people were presented with a list of scenarios that were meaningful or enjoyable, they enjoyed thinking 50% more than when they were instructed to think about whatever they wanted.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 30, 2020·2 min readLet Your Brain Rest: Boredom Can Be Good For Your HealthFrom inspiring creativity to promoting overall brain health, researchers say it's important to embrace boredom from time to time.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 8, 2019·5 min readLooking at how the brain reacts to boredom could help people copeBrain activity differs in those more prone to boredom than those who aren't. Findings reveal those who experience boredom more frequently have an increased risk of anxiety and depression.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 29, 2017·3 min readWhy Do We Fall Asleep When We’re Bored?According to researchers, the nucleus accumbens, an area of the brain associated with pleasure and motivation, can also promote sleep. Researchers believe the findings might help answer why we often fall asleep when we are bored.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 2, 2016·3 min readPut Down That Phone! Mobile Device Addiction Linked to Depression and AnxietyResearchers report cell phone addiction is linked to depression and anxiety in college aged students.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 23, 2016·4 min readComputers Can Tell If You’re BoredComputers that are able to read a person's body language and tell whether they are bored or not may help lead to the development of empathetic robots and revolutionize online learning, a new study reports.Read More
