Videoconferencing hinders creativity, study finds
People are worse at coming up with creative ideas during a video call compared to meeting in person, a study said.
5 ‘Study with Me’ YouTube channels for working or studying
Doing homework, studying for an exam, or working from home can feel a little lonely now that we’re in a pandemic. It’s also not every day that we get to talk to our friends and classmates because everyone lives a busy life on their own. Thankfully, ‘Study with Me’ channels on YouTube have existed […]
44% of childless adults in US don’t expect to ever have kids
According to a recent survey, 44% of childless Americans between the ages of 18 and 49 say they are unlikely to ever have a child.
How music helped the world through the pandemic
The report, based on the opinions of 43,000 people in 21 countries, shows the supportive role that music plays in our daily lives.
Can social media curb the spread of fake news? Google & MIT prove it can
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to stay tuned to news and information on health protocols so that we can keep safe. However, sometimes it can be hard to tell which ones are reliable and which ones are fake news. Misinformation can spread so easily on social media, and that is a threat to […]
What if happiness could be learned at university?
Students attend classes on the psychology and neuroscience of happiness, but are also asked to perform tasks that might make them happier.
Want your kids to read for pleasure? Set the example, says study
The study notes a decline in reading aloud with 3 to 7 year olds. Following this period, parents stop “reading stories” to their kids.
Can open romantic relationships really work?
A team of researchers from the University of Rochester has conducted a survey among several couples to shed more light on open relationships.
‘Foodie call’: Some women go on dates for free meals, not a relationship, says study
A new study set out to investigate a new trend in dating, a “foodie call”, when someone sets up a date because they want a free meal.