Affectionate parenting shapes openness, conscientiousness, and agreeableness in adulthood A longitudinal twin study following 2,232 British twins from childhood to age 18 demonstrates that...
Life
Children
Child trauma recovery depends more on thoughts than event severity
Most families want to know why some children struggle after a shocking event while others bounce back. A new study suggests that child trauma recovery depends more on how a child thinks about the...
Skip the blame and invite dialogue: simple language shifts that build kids’ emotional intelligence
Good emotional intelligence starts with how adults talk to children. Clinical neuropsychologist Dr Julia DiGangi says three everyday phrases undermine that goal and offers gentler alternatives....
The cognitive benefits of team sports and reading for children
An academic study identifies team sports and reading as activities that significantly enhance children's intelligence. Team sports promote cognitive development through physical challenges and...
Culture
Mike Horn survival adventures
Mike Horn and the spirit of exploration Mike Horn is one of the few modern explorers who still embodies the raw, fearless spirit of adventure. His journeys, from walking around the equator and the...
Expedition 33 : a life experience game – ending, analysis, official music
Most games entertain. A few linger. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the rare aesthetic literacy game that reframes how you think about beauty and grief. Set in a dark, Belle Époque and Paris-inspired...
Death
Scientists study near death events, but proof of life after death is still missing
Near death reports now meet modern tools in hospitals. We see short windows of organized brain activity while the heart is stopped, and we see rare moments of mental clarity before death. These...
3D-printed capsule “Sarco” promises a self-directed, painless death
This article is purely informational and does not advocate for or against euthanasia; it aims only to present practices that exist around the world. Australian doctor and right-to-die activist...
Expedition 33 : a life experience game – ending, analysis, official music
Most games entertain. A few linger. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the rare aesthetic literacy game that reframes how you think about beauty and grief. Set in a dark, Belle Époque and Paris-inspired...
Father sacrifices his life for early retirement, only to die from cancer soon after
The story of a father who sacrificed his happiness and health to retire early, only to be diagnosed with terminal cancer shortly afterward. He lived frugally, saving diligently, but his overly...
Happiness
Flow state explains how deep focus boosts happiness and performance
Have you ever been so absorbed in a task that hours passed like minutes? This experience, often called "being in the zone," is known in psychology as the flow state. It is not just a happy accident;...
Gratitude helps us escape the hedonic treadmill
"There are those who want a swimming pool in their home, while those who have it barely use it. Those who have lost a loved one miss them deeply, while others who hold them close often complain...
The key to starting a dreaded task is to act without waiting for motivation
Harvard Business Review: How to actually start the task you've been avoiding To begin a task you have been avoiding, the most crucial step is to take action, even if you do not feel motivated. The...
Accept, grow, serve: a psychologist’s three-step guide to optimal living
The piece is an opinion essay grounded in the author’s clinical experience and spiritual reflection; it cites no peer-reviewed studies. Nevertheless, its themes align with research showing that (a)...
Knowledge
Why Western astrology uses 12 signs even though the sky has 13 constellations
Articles periodically circulate online claiming that astronomical observations, sometimes referencing NASA, have “changed the zodiac” or invalidated astrological signs. These stories usually rely on...
BASE: search millions of free academic papers in one place
BASE is a scholarly search engine run by Bielefeld University Library. It gathers records from university repositories and other trusted academic collections, then makes them searchable through a...
Open Library: a free online library that lets you borrow books like a real library
Open Library is a public, open catalog run by the Internet Archive. Its goal is simple, one web page for every book ever published. Anyone can search by subject, author, or lists, and readers can...
Goodreads: choose what to read next with help from friends
Goodreads is a large, free website made for people who read books. Its goal is simple, to help readers discover books they will enjoy and to get more out of reading. The company says it is the...
Love
Invisible load in relationships: 3 signs you carry too much
Many couples argue about who does the dishes or who takes out the trash. Yet, even when these visible tasks are split evenly, one partner often feels more exhausted and overwhelmed than the other....
Are men less attracted to intelligent women?
2015 study: men are slightly less attracted to intelligent women, despite what they say2021 study: girlfriend success barely dents male self-esteem2022-2023 study: women’s higher status helps,...
Understanding the brain helps love last, says neurobiologist Lucy Vincent
Lucy Vincent is a neurobiologist with a rich, eclectic career in research, known for her popular science books on the plasticity of the brain and the biology of human attachment. Her newest book, Le...
Beyond fairy-tale love: reclaiming realistic expectations in relationships
Why the end of the Disney glow can be the beginning of something deeper. The Myth We All Inherited From childhood on, many of us soaked in the same storyline: love should feel magical - non-stop...
Men & Women
Invisible load in relationships: 3 signs you carry too much
Many couples argue about who does the dishes or who takes out the trash. Yet, even when these visible tasks are split evenly, one partner often feels more exhausted and overwhelmed than the other....
Are men less attracted to intelligent women?
2015 study: men are slightly less attracted to intelligent women, despite what they say2021 study: girlfriend success barely dents male self-esteem2022-2023 study: women’s higher status helps,...
Beyond fairy-tale love: reclaiming realistic expectations in relationships
Why the end of the Disney glow can be the beginning of something deeper. The Myth We All Inherited From childhood on, many of us soaked in the same storyline: love should feel magical - non-stop...
Understanding women’s menstrual cycles: how hormones impact mood and behavior
Knowing women's cycles helps to understand why women's moods can be so up and down ("mood swings") Most women don't know their own cycle. Because of those hormonal fluctuations, women's moods are...
Money
Personal finance priority steps: a guide to managing your money
This guide provides a step-by-step approach to personal finance, answering the common question, "What should I do with my money?" It emphasizes budgeting and prioritizing financial goals, starting...
Father sacrifices his life for early retirement, only to die from cancer soon after
The story of a father who sacrificed his happiness and health to retire early, only to be diagnosed with terminal cancer shortly afterward. He lived frugally, saving diligently, but his overly...
Precautionary savings boost overall happiness
Easily accessible savings, known as precautionary savings, have a profound positive effect on individual well-being. This type of savings provides a psychological buffer, alleviating stress related...
Charlie Munger credits happiness to living in the same home for over 70 years
Charlie Munger, the longtime vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, attributes much of his happiness and satisfaction to living in the same home for over 70 years. He believes that staying in one...
Nature
Mike Horn survival adventures
Mike Horn and the spirit of exploration Mike Horn is one of the few modern explorers who still embodies the raw, fearless spirit of adventure. His journeys, from walking around the equator and the...
AI enables first recorded 20-minute interactive exchange between humans and a humpback whale
An artificial intelligence system has enabled humans to engage in a 20-minute interactive exchange with a humpback whale, marking a significant milestone in interspecies communication. Using...
Secret of orange cats cracked after six decades: it’s a small DNA cut
After decades of detective work, geneticists have pinpointed the mutation that turns some house-cats into ginger tabbies. A small missing stretch of DNA in a regulatory region near the ARHGAP36 gene...
Walking outside brings extra mental benefits, the treadmill stays a safe and easy backup
Walking, whether outdoors or indoors, is good for your body and mind. Experts say that going outside adds useful variety and mood benefits, while a treadmill is a reliable choice when weather,...
Music & Life
Music preferences as reflections of moral values
A study links musical preferences to moral values using machine learning to analyze participants’ favorite songs. Acoustic elements like pitch and timbre predict values like care and fairness, while...
Study finds modern song lyrics increasingly repetitive, negative, and self-focused
Song lyrics have become simpler, more repetitive, and more negative over the last five decades A comprehensive study has found that song lyrics in Western popular music have become simpler, more...
Social
Listening is the underrated skill that makes you a better leader instantly
We often think of great leaders as great talkers. We imagine them giving rousing speeches, setting a clear vision, and having an answer for everything. But a massive review of scientific research...
The Pratfall Effect: why making mistakes can make you more likable
Perfection is often overrated. While we strive to be flawless in job interviews or first dates, psychology suggests that being too perfect can actually push people away. A small blunder, like...
Invisible load in relationships: 3 signs you carry too much
Many couples argue about who does the dishes or who takes out the trash. Yet, even when these visible tasks are split evenly, one partner often feels more exhausted and overwhelmed than the other....
Mike Horn survival adventures
Mike Horn and the spirit of exploration Mike Horn is one of the few modern explorers who still embodies the raw, fearless spirit of adventure. His journeys, from walking around the equator and the...
Universe
Why Western astrology uses 12 signs even though the sky has 13 constellations
Articles periodically circulate online claiming that astronomical observations, sometimes referencing NASA, have “changed the zodiac” or invalidated astrological signs. These stories usually rely on...
NASA confirms Mars cannot be terraformed with today’s tools, but human missions continue
Turning Mars into a world like Earth is not possible with the tools and materials we have today. NASA supported research shows that Mars does not hold enough carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse gas...
Quantum teleportation demonstrated using existing internet cables
Quantum teleportation achieved over standard internet fiber optics Engineers at Northwestern University have successfully demonstrated quantum teleportation using existing fiber optic cables that...
Quantum teleportation achieved using existing internet cables for the first time
Scientists have successfully teleported information using quantum physics through the same cables that deliver your home internet. A team at Northwestern University demonstrated that fragile quantum...