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·May 2, 2021·5 min read

How to Distinguish a Psychopath From a ‘Shy-Chopath’

While conventional thought considers those with psychopathic traits to be outgoing, charming, and bold, researchers say that many with psychopathy are more introverted.

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·May 1, 2021·4 min read

The ‘Bystander Effect’ Is Real; But Research Shows That When More People Witness Violence, It’s More Likely Someone Will Step up and Intervene

While many people freeze while witnessing a violent event, researchers say nine times out of ten, at least one person will intervene to help the victim.

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·April 29, 2021·4 min read

How a Difficult Childhood Makes It More Likely You’ll Have Mental and Physical Health Problems as an Adult

Researchers explore the link between childhood trauma and the increased risk of developing mental and physical health problems as adults.

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·April 24, 2021·9 min read

Talking Dogs, Really?

Over the years, many people have reported their pets can communicate with them. There are numerous videos online "demonstrating" animal communication. Researchers investigate whether our pets really can understand what we are saying and communicate back with us.

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·April 24, 2021·5 min read

You Don’t Have a “Male or Female Brain”: Studies Weaken Theories of Human Brain Sex Differences

Recent studies dispel the myth of sexual dimorphic brains.

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·April 18, 2021·3 min read

Social Media ‘Likes’ Change the Way We Feel About Our Memories

Sharing our personal experiences on social media may negatively impact how we feel about our memories, especially if the post doesn't get many likes, a new study reports.

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·April 18, 2021·4 min read

AI Is Increasingly Being Used to Identify Emotions, Here’s What’s at Stake

Emotional recognition technology is rapidly growing into a multi-billion dollar industry. Researchers investigate the limitations of new AI technology, and some of the biases within the algorithms, when it comes to identifying human emotions efficiently.

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·April 17, 2021·4 min read

‘Deprogramming’ Qanon Followers Ignores Free Will and Why They Adopted the Beliefs in the First Place

Researchers warn that "deprogramming" beliefs of those who believe in outlandish conspiracy theories may be detrimentally harmful. Instead, they suggest a more cautious approach, such as listening to their concerns and problems, may prove to be a better option.

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·April 17, 2021·5 min read

Female Robots Are Seen as Being the Most Human. Why?

Researchers investigate why feminine robots and AI systems, such as Siri and Alexa, are considered to be more humanistic than their male counterparts.

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·April 13, 2021·6 min read

At What Age Are People Usually Happiest? New Research Offers Surprising Clues

Study reveals those in the throws of "established adulthood", that is to say, those between the ages of 30 - 45, report better life satisfaction.

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·April 13, 2021·4 min read

Horses Can Recognize Themselves in a Mirror

Previous research has shown chimpanzees and other "intelligent animals" have the ability to recognize their own reflection in a mirror. A new study reveals horses share the ability to recognize themselves. The findings shed new light on self-awareness in the animal kingdom.

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·April 5, 2021·4 min read

Unwanted Weight Gain or Weight Loss During the Pandemic? Blame Your Stress Hormones

A recent study found 42% of participants gained, on average, 29 lb of unwanted weight during the pandemic, with people gaining 1.5lb per month. Researchers say a combination of stress, hormones, and dwindling motivation to exercise during the lockdowns may be to blame.