Hedge funds driven by AI outperform hedge funds that rely mostly on human input
A new study finds that automated hedge funds get better results than hedge funds that rely on human judgement.
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The 15 most popular psychology websites (updated May 2022)
Our list of 15 great psychology websites that offer research news on just about every aspect of human behavior, updated in August of 2021.
What is the world’s #1 favorite scent? Vanilla, says new study
A new study finds that people's favorite scent - despite varying cultural backgrounds - is vanilla.
New study links doing housework to better memory and fewer falls among older adults
Doing housework is associated with improved memory, better attention span, and fewer falls in older adults.
34% say their partner purposefully does home chores poorly to avoid doing them in the future
A new survey has found that about three quarters of cohabitating couples disagree on how to split home chores fairly.
The psychology of Wordle: 6 reasons why we love this mesmerizing game
Why has Wordle become such a global success? We look at 6 psychological reasons that explain this viral phenomenon.
Yale researchers develop a wearable air sampler to monitor your personal exposure to Covid-19
The Fresh Air Clip is a wearable device that monitors an individual's personal exposure to the Covid-19 virus.
New study shows ALL CAPS is harder to read, but lawyers won’t stop using it
A new study shows older people have trouble understanding text written in all caps, but this outdated practice still lives on. Why?
Emotional intelligence vs IQ: which one matters more?
The Truth About Emotional intelligence vs IQ, and What You Can Do to Improve Both
New study finds that “privilege” exists in the animal kingdom too
New study finds that privilege – the intergenerational transfer of wealth and resources – exists in many animal species too.
Study finds 64% of engaged couples will make “giving back” a part of their 2022 wedding celebration
A new study on the "giving back" plans of 1,000 engaged couples in the US has found that 64% intend to make supporting a charitable cause part of their upcoming wedding celebration.
New study finds that half of smokers would still smoke even if a pack of cigarettes cost $68
According to new study, about 50% of smokers in the Netherlands would keep smoking even if a pack of cigarettes cost €60 ($68).
New study shows that people who believe in astrology tend to be more narcissistic and less intelligent
A new study has found that narcissism is the strongest predictor of people who believe in astrology, and that the IQ levels of believers tend to be lower.
New study finds no excess mutations in children of Chernobyl survivors
A new study finds children whose parents were exposed to radiation at Chernobyl have no more germline mutations than normal.
The key qualities and traits of a good citizen
What are the most important traits of a good citizen? For starters, how about understanding your rights and duties.
This instant water purification technology is “millions of times” better, new study claims
New study reveals a water purification technology that is "millions of times more effective" than traditional commercial methods.
A city’s street names reveal its cultural values, new research shows
A new study extracts the cultural values of London, Paris, Vienna, and New York by analyzing their street names.
Wearable energy harvesting from your fingertips: 300 millijoules while you sleep
A new wearable energy harvesting device turns sweat into a source of energy for small devices.
Nomophobia statistics: the fear of not having your phone now affects 89% of college students
Nomophobia statistics: since 2012, the fear of being without a mobile phone has grown from 77% to almost 90% among U.S. college students.
New study finds that positive peer pressure is crucial to social distancing adherence
A new study finds that positive peer pressure drives people to follow social distancing guidelines: they do what their friends and family do.