Passive aggressive communication means hinting at anger or blame instead of saying it openly. A new consumer survey of Americans ranks the phrases that feel most passive aggressive in daily life. At...
Psychology
Dark traits
Venting anger does not work, but calming activities effectively reduce rage
The idea that you should "let it out" when you feel angry is widespread, but a major scientific review shows it is wrong. Researchers found that venting anger by yelling, hitting a punching bag, or...
Sarcasm can undermine relationship warmth, research finds
What sounds witty in the moment often sounds wounding to the person you care about most. Sarcasm relies on a mismatch between what is said and what is meant. While that twist can feel clever, new...
Female psychopaths create fake friendships to gain control
Psychopaths are not interested in friendship. They cultivate what researchers call simulated friendships, relationships that look caring on the surface but exist only to satisfy their hunger for...
Decisions
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Intelligence
Exercise enhances motor skill learning and memory retention
The University of Copenhagen's research highlights that physical exercise, performed either before or after practicing motor skills, significantly enhances motor learning and memory retention. This...
Collective knowledge doubles every year
Collective knowledge is expanding at an unprecedented rate, doubling each year. This rapid growth is driven by advancements in technology, communication, and information sharing, leading to...
The volume of global knowledge doubles every nine years
The evolution of medical knowledge and its transmission has accelerated significantly in the 21st century, with the volume of global knowledge doubling approximately every nine years. The rapid...
Financial success is correlated with conscientiousness: self-discipline, perseverance, and diligence – not intelligence.
A Nobel Prize-winning economist argues that while intelligence can contribute to success, it isn't the sole determinant of wealth. Instead, personal traits like perseverance, social skills, and...
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Neuroscience
Astrocytes act as essential partners to neurons for storing and recalling memories
For decades, scientists believed that neurons were the sole masters of memory. A groundbreaking study now shows that star-shaped cells called astrocytes are not just passive bystanders but essential...
Researcher maps the full spectrum of consciousness theories
A taxonomy of consciousness explanations. Credit: Robert Lawrence Kuhn (2024) Neurophysiologist Robert Lawrence Kuhn, best known as the creator of the PBS series Closer to Truth, has published a...
Preventing F-actin buildup in the brain extends lifespan by 30% in fruit flies
As we age, our brains often become less efficient at clearing out cellular waste, a decline that contributes to memory loss and cognitive issues. New research from UCLA has identified a specific...
AI as “System 0” risks reducing human autonomy in decision-making
Research from Università Cattolica suggests that AI can function as "System 0," an external thinking process that complements human intuition (System 1) and analytical reasoning (System 2). While AI...
Various Psychology
The Peak-End Rule explains why we judge relationships by their most intense moments and how they end
We often believe that we judge our relationships based on a fair average of every day we spent together. Psychology suggests otherwise. According to the peak-end rule, our memory ignores the...
Personal growth leads to spiritual awakening by expanding awareness beyond the ego
Personal development is often seen as a way to build better habits or achieve goals, but new psychological models suggest it is also a direct path to spiritual awakening. Researchers in adult...
Psychologists explain 3 proven ways to kick bad habits for good
The belief that breaking a bad habit requires sheer force of will is one of psychology’s most persistent myths. In reality, relying on motivation alone is a strategy destined to fail because habits...
Gamified app helps reduce depression by breaking ruminative thought loops
Depression often feels like being stuck in a mental trap. A person might replay the same negative thought over and over, a habit known as rumination. Breaking this cycle is hard, but a new study...