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·May 13, 2025·6 min read

The Cost of Chasing Passion Careers

A decade-long study of snowsport instructors reveals that trading a stable nine-to-five job for a passion-fueled career can lead to deep fulfillment—but also demands sacrifices. While participants reported personal growth and a sense of meaning, they also faced mental, financial, and physical challenges in a lifestyle centered around constant travel and seasonal work.

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·November 18, 2024·4 min read

Confined Spaces Change How We Smell and Experience Food

Researchers found that confined environments, like the International Space Station, alter the way people perceive food aromas, with emotions significantly coloring their responses. Using virtual reality to simulate space conditions, participants reported stronger smells for most aromas, except lemongrass, compared to a microgravity posture.

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·July 24, 2019·3 min read

Scientists use phone movement to predict personality types

How you interact with your cell phone may reveal your personality type. Using data from cell phone accelerometers, researchers were able to correlate physical interactions with mobile tech to specific personality traits.

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·July 16, 2019·3 min read

Virtual reality lullaby machine shown to induce tranquil pre-sleep states

Inter-Dream, a new immersive virtual reality system developed by researchers and artists, can ease you into the right frame of mind for a restful night's sleep.

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·October 5, 2018·2 min read

Researchers Create New Font That Helps Boost Memory

Researchers at RMIT combine psychological theory and typography to develop a new computer font they say helps to improve retention of written information. The font, Sans Forgetica, may help people remember what they read and could help those struggling to study for exams.