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What Our Noses Know: The Significance of Our Sense of Smell
COVID is taking away the sense of smell for a growing number of people. It’s a bigger deal than you might think.
A No BS, Pocket Watch-Free Guide on How to Hypnotize Someone
Learn how to hypnotize someone the real way.
The Brain Benefits of Learning a New Language
Whether you learn French or Klingon, your brain will thank you for learning a new language.
Most New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Survive January. Here’s How to Change That
If you’re already feeling skeptical about those resolutions you made a couple of weeks ago, use these tips to keep you going.
What We Can Learn From the World’s Happiest Nations
What does it mean to be happy? The answer can differ from person to person: being surrounded by friends and family, doing meaningful work, listening to music that speaks to you — the list is endless. But while we tend to think of happiness as something we experience individually and is studied by psychologists, there’s […]
They’re Larping What Now?: The Strange Origins of the Sigma Male
Fans of the sigma male archetype don’t seem to realize that the term has its roots in a faulty study and queer fanfiction.
5 COVID-19 Myths (And Why They Refuse to Die)
The dangers of misinformation have become glaringly apparent over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Enclothed Cognition: The Science of Dressing to Impress
Growing up, we’ve all been taught not to judge a book by its cover. It’s one of those phrases that gets ingrained in you as you get older, along with “don’t talk to strangers” and “look both ways before crossing the street.” Unfortunately, unlike those latter examples, “don’t judge a book by its cover” isn’t […]
These 4 Signs Tell You When Someone Is Being Insincere — But Is It Really Possible to Tell?
Everyone lies. Here’s how to figure out when they’re lying.
Examining Capgras Delusion and Past Cases
Capgras delusion may sound like something out of a horror movie, but it’s a real disorder affecting real people.
Can We Stop Pretending We’re Self-Made Now?
Hard work and systemic issues aren’t mutually exclusive. A lot of us just got lucky and there’s nothing wrong with that.
When Your Boss Is a Bully: Warning Signs and What to Do
There’s “firm yet fair” and then there’s just straight-up bullying. Here are the signs that your boss is a bully and how you can stand up for yourself in the workplace.
Oldest, Middle, Youngest, and Only Child Syndrome: Does Your Family Make-up Determine Your Personality?
Your family dynamic can have a real influence on your personality. Are you affected by oldest, middle, youngest, or only child syndrome?
When You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know: The Dunning-Kruger Effect
Even the smartest people have blind spots. But the Dunning-Kruger effect can keep us from ever acknowledging or correcting them.
Cities Are Making Us Mentally Ill – Here’s Why
We often think of climate change when we consider the negative effects of urbanization. But research suggests city life is hurting us psychologically, too.