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·May 20, 2021·2 min read

Why Do We Hate the Sound of Our Own Voices?

The discomfort we feel when hearing our own voices played back to us is both a physiological and psychological response, researchers say.

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·May 15, 2021·8 min read

From Psychopaths to ‘Everyday Sadists’: Why Do Humans Harm the Harmless?

Researchers investigate why some people take pleasure in hurting more vulnerable people.

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·May 13, 2021·4 min read

#Foodporn: People Are More Attracted to Social Media Content Showcasing Fatty Food

Social media influencers take note, posting images of fatty foods increases follower engagement, researchers report.

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·May 7, 2021·6 min read

Popping Toys, the Latest Fidget Craze, Might Reduce Stress for Adults and Children Alike

The new craze of "popping toys" may help provide relief from stress and anxiety in both adults and children, researchers report.

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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.