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July 21, 2026 - 07:56
Sleep Scientists Favor Year-Round Standard TimeThe U.S. House of Representatives is moving toward making daylight saving time permanent across the country, but sleep scientists and physicians are pushing back with a different recommendation....
July 20, 2026 - 21:21
The ‘Slow Burn Rule’ Of Highly Intelligent People, By A PsychologistA comprehensive review of nearly 35,000 elite performers, published in a major scientific journal, has overturned a common belief about success. The study found that early specialization and...
July 20, 2026 - 14:10
Psychology explains why you keep unlocking your phone even when there are no notificationsMost people believe they reach for their phone because of a buzz or a ping. But research shows that the majority of smartphone checks happen without any notification at all. Users unlock their...
July 19, 2026 - 21:00
Anti-Democratic Views Spread Like a Social Contagion, Study RevealsA new psychology study suggests that anti-democratic attitudes may be highly contagious among citizens, spreading through social networks much like a virus. Researchers found that individuals often...
July 19, 2026 - 03:47
Why Forced Apologies Often Fail Children and Adults AlikeA personal perspective: Forced apologies have become a default tactic for many parents, teachers, and caregivers when dealing with difficult child behavior. A child snatches a toy, pushes a...
July 18, 2026 - 00:44
When Your Superpower Becomes OrdinaryThe skills that once made you indispensable at work can quietly turn into the very things that hold you back. It is a pattern many professionals face: you master a craft, become known for it, and...
July 17, 2026 - 09:39
Psychology says people who drink too much coffee every day may be seeking more than just caffeineFor many people, coffee represents far more than a source of caffeine. It becomes a comforting ritual, a productivity cue, a social tradition, or simply a familiar part of everyday life. But when...
July 16, 2026 - 19:52
The Goal Gives Values a BodyIn a culture obsessed with scoreboards and final tallies, soccer offers a strange counterpoint. The game is famously low-scoring, often ending in a draw, yet it commands the world`s most passionate...
July 16, 2026 - 01:43
The Uniquely Multidisciplinary Side of Clinical Psychology Is Spotlighted in New Special IssueA fresh special issue in the field of clinical psychology is putting a long-overdue spotlight on the discipline`s inherently collaborative nature. Rather than focusing on a single treatment method...
July 15, 2026 - 02:12
Psychology says people who prefer trains over airplanes aren't afraid of flying, they may enjoy freedom ofNew research in travel psychology suggests that people who prefer trains over airplanes are not necessarily driven by a fear of flying. Instead, the choice may reflect a deeper appreciation for...
July 14, 2026 - 15:48
Liam Lawson opens up on 'psychological' strength in social media hate battleLiam Lawson has only 45 Formula 1 starts to his name, but the young driver says he has already endured more psychological pressure than some of the sport`s most seasoned veterans. In a recent...
July 13, 2026 - 20:10
Psychology says people who talk really slowly aren't nervous or underconfident, they may be choosing theirA growing body of psychological research suggests that people who speak slowly are often misunderstood. The common assumption is that slow speech signals anxiety, low self-esteem, or uncertainty....
July 13, 2026 - 01:05
Psychology says people who prefer deep conversations often have these traitsSmall talk can feel like a chore for some. While many people easily chat about the weather, weekend plans, or the latest TV show, a certain group of individuals finds this kind of surface-level...
July 12, 2026 - 01:18
Psychology says people who always write lengthy emails aren't trying to sound smart, they may be trying toA new take on workplace communication suggests that people who send lengthy emails are not always trying to sound important or overly formal. Instead, psychology indicates that these individuals...
July 11, 2026 - 06:56
Got Heat? Cold? Wildfires? Droughts? Hurricanes?The headlines are relentless. Record-breaking heat waves bake entire continents. Unprecedented cold snaps freeze power grids. Wildfires turn neighborhoods to ash. Droughts drain reservoirs and ruin...
July 10, 2026 - 23:29
Scholar Education launches telehealth psychology practiceScholar Education has launched a telehealth psychology practice, marking a significant step in providing mental health resources to students. The service will begin conducting its first student...
July 10, 2026 - 14:39
Psychology suggests that people who tolerate silence are not more patient, but rather their brain adapted to grow without the digital saturation of mobile phones.A growing body of psychological research suggests that the ability to tolerate silence, often observed in people over the age of 55, is not a sign of superior patience or emotional control. Instead...
July 9, 2026 - 22:27
When Grief Comes From a Living Loss: The Pain of Estrangement Without ClosureIf you have ever been told to `just move on` from a family estrangement or a broken friendship, and found yourself unable to do so, you are not alone. This is a kind of grief that few people talk...
July 9, 2026 - 01:17
Ken Anderson on finding his voice in WWE, comedy and psychology in modern wrestlingKen Anderson looks like he is having the time of his life again. And he will tell you straight away that is because he is. For a guy who has lived through the extremes of WWE, carried the top belt...
July 8, 2026 - 02:30
Why do some people always get gifts? A former spy reveals the psychology behind getting everything without ever having to askA former intelligence officer has shed light on a social mystery that many of us have wondered about: why do some people seem to receive gifts, favors, and opportunities without ever having to ask...
July 6, 2026 - 22:05
Psychology says people who take spiritual journeys instead of only beach holidays often experience deeper and longer-lasting stress reliefFor decades, the classic beach holiday has been the go-to prescription for stress. The simple image of sinking your feet into warm sand while listening to waves crash against the shore is enough to...
July 5, 2026 - 22:43
Psychology says people who get into a lot of fights aren't always aggressive, they may be reacting to theA new look at conflict behavior challenges the common assumption that people who start or get into many fights are simply aggressive by nature. Psychology researchers now point to a more complex...
July 5, 2026 - 02:41
Psychology says people who don't like wearing contact lenses aren't necessarily afraid, they prefer glasseA common assumption is that people who prefer wearing glasses are simply afraid of touching their eyes. Psychology does not support such a broad conclusion. For many, the preference is shaped by...
July 4, 2026 - 01:06
Yoga and Omega-3 as effective as psychological therapy for depression in pregnancyA growing body of research suggests that combining yoga with omega-3 supplements may be just as effective as traditional psychological therapy for treating depression in pregnant women. The...
July 3, 2026 - 11:58
Why Saying Sorry Too Much Says More About You Than You ThinkA colleague`s chair bumps into you. You say sorry. Your colleague walks in late for a call you were both waiting on. You say sorry. You raise your hand in a meeting to ask a question you have every...
July 2, 2026 - 23:55
Slow Motion, Video Reviews, and a Red CardA controversial call during a World Cup soccer match has ignited a fierce debate about the role of technology in the sport. The incident occurred when a US player was issued a red card not by the...
July 2, 2026 - 09:23
Study explores how cultural tightness shapes personality and political beliefsA new study suggests that the cultural `tightness` of a region--how strictly it enforces social rules and punishes deviance--is closely tied to the personality traits and political beliefs of its...
July 1, 2026 - 17:36
Psychology says your brain is wired for survival, not happiness — these 12 tiny habits can change that: WhYour brain is wired for one primary mission: keeping you alive. It is not designed to make you happy. That is the blunt conclusion from decades of psychological research, and it explains why a...
July 1, 2026 - 06:53
Psychology says people who prefer vintage and thrift shopping despite having money may be seeking individuality, not bargainsA woman walks into a luxury mall carrying a designer handbag. Yet, instead of entering a high-end boutique, she spends an hour in a small vintage store searching for a faded denim jacket from the...
June 30, 2026 - 19:40
The hidden virtues of predictability, according to scienceWe tend to treat predictability like a dirty word. It conjures images of boring routines, stale relationships, and a life without surprise. But a growing body of scientific research suggests we...