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Psychology says people who talk extensively in office aren't always trying to disturb others or avoid work. Excessive talking can be linked to anxiety, loneliness, boredom, a need for validation, ...
Who’s more likely to steal sweets from a child? According to science, it’s the rich. A study seemingly confirming our suspicions about the moral behaviour of the wealthy was one of the winners of the 2026 Ig Nobel…
Psychology suggests men who always carry a tiny comb may value grooming, preparedness and control, but the habit alone does not indicate vanity or insecurity.
Psychology says people who use extra-large headphones on flights aren't necessarily antisocial. The habit can help passengers manage noise, reduce social interaction, protect mental energy and create ...
Psychology says people who never miss family dinners on festivals aren't simply following a routine. Their choice can reflect a need for belonging, emotional stability, family connection and ...
You might be tempted to go for a run to control your anger. But that can make things worse. Here’s what the evidence tells us actually works.
Sometimes, people can influence your choices without directly telling you what to do. Instead, they may use subtle psychological tactics that make you feel as though the decision was entirely your own ...
AI can be an extraordinarily useful tool. But psychology suggests that the human mind still benefits from occasionally doing the difficult part itself.
Murder trial underscores how misunderstood postpartum illness is to experts and the general public, advocates sayKristina Delaney was five months postpartum when her husband saw something was very, very wrong. It was a…
Psychology says people who worship their idols in sports, politics, cinema or business aren't always showing simple admiration. Excessive idol worship can involve identity, emotional attachment, ...
Helen Paterson’s work on advancing how police and courts understand memory is recognised in prestigious Eureka prizesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily…
When it comes to transportation, there’s a hidden danger in choosing what feels safer.
Psychology says people who give space and freedom to their partners aren't indifferent or lacking love. This behavior can reflect trust, secure attachment, emotional intelligence and respect for ...
Psychology says people who just do the bare minimum at work aren’t necessarily lazy. They may be dealing with burnout, low recognition, unfair rewards, or a lack of motivation. This behavior is linked ...
Polls show a growing share of Americans are skeptical of big‑tech companies and AI products.
When images look almost real but clearly fake, our brains get stuck trying to make sense of it.
Psychology of fake confidence in interview: Job interview anxiety often drives candidates to inflate their professional personas. Studies indicate that anxious applicants exhibit a higher propensity ...
In his new book, Cree behavioural scientist Louis Busch walks readers through teachings from several prominent Indigenous Knowledge Holders to reveal how suffering can provide both personal insight and communal strength.
Research on language processing fluency can help us become aware of our psychological tendencies, and how to use them more productively with gen AI chatbots.
The non-profit Leaving Maga is built on the premise that abandoning the Trump-built movement is like fighting a disease or breaking an addictionFour Maga defectors on what led them to walk away: ‘I’d been addicted to…
Psychology says this behavior may have less to do with discipline or obsessiveness than it appears. For some readers, stopping at an arbitrary point can create a sense of incompleteness, making it ...
Reverse psychology can sometimes work because people do not always respond well when they feel their freedom of choice is being restricted.
People may save screenshots for all kinds of reasons: they expect the information could be useful later, don't want to risk forgetting it, worry they might need it again, feel emotionally attached to ...
The need for cognitive closure describes a psychological trait driving task completion. This trait influences how individuals approach uncertain situations and make decisions. Research shows higher ...
Care and attention, the fundamentals to keep relationships alive, are absent from many marriages that survive anywayThe modern mind is a column where experts discuss mental health issues they are seeing in their workI’ve…
Fans across the world mourn the loss of country icon, described as ‘post-Parton depression’.
People who repeatedly snack from a bowl sitting on the table are not necessarily hungrier than others or lacking self-control. Their behavior may instead reflect the combined influence of food cues, ...
There is one on every street. He ran something once. A department, a shop floor, a crew of eighteen. Now he is in the garden by seven, back indoors by nine, ...
It can be hard to find the right medication to treat any kind of complex brain disorder, and some take weeks to work.
Saying ‘sorry’ to someone in authority evokes more guilt and shame in your first language.
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