New research shows that a Zoom interview actually hurts your job chances
Study shows remote raters of an online Skype or Zoom interview give candidates lower marks than people who watch the same interview in person.
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Machine vs human IQ test: people do better if they think they’re losing to a computer
Machine vs human IQ test: instead of despairing, people losing to a computer on an IQ test roll up their sleeves and try harder.
Pandemic-related school closures had positive effects on some teens, this new study shows
A new study finds that lockdown-related school closures may have protected some teens from factors that can lead to poor mental health.
New study shows that bed-sharing couples sleep better
Couples that sleep in the same bed show increased REM sleep and "sleep synchronization."
Happiness and health: this new study finds that happy people also feel healthier
A new study finds that happiness and health go hand in hand: happiness leads to longer lives and fewer sick days, the study found.
New study finds that money can buy happiness (at least more so than it used to)
Can money buy happiness? Yes, somewhat. The "happiness plateau" formerly found at higher levels of income seems to have disappeared.
A new study shows how sharing dreams can help you have a happier relationship
A new study shows that sharing dreams, and listening to other people’s dreams, can boost your empathy levels, and improve your relationship.
Americans’ vocabulary skills are dropping, despite the growing percentage of college graduates
A recent study shows that despite more Americans going to college, their vocabulary skills have not increased since the 1970s.
Procrastination at work actually has some benefits
A recent study has found that a bit of procrastination at work can actually enhance creativity.
New study shows CBT therapy for hypochondria lasts for a decade or even more
Just a few sessions of CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) for a typical hypochondriac had a lasting effect, even 10 years later.
How many friends is too many? This new study shows the problem of having too many friends
Most people don't realize that having too many friends is an obstacle to social networking, as people will assume you're less able to fulfill the obligations that friendship implies.
This new study shows a baby’s brain waves can predict that baby’s IQ at age seven
A new study shows that infants' EEG readings can explain up to 82% of the variance in their childhood IQ scores measured several years later.
Being thankful pays off: just saying hello to the bus driver makes people happier
A new study finds that being thankful, for example by saying hello to strangers, leads to enhanced feelings of happiness and well-being.
So what is the meaning of life? New research suggests a few answers
A study of eight countries found the most important factors are social relationships and happiness.
The psychology behind hoarding: what were the traits of hoarders during the pandemic?
People who hoarded during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic tend to score high in the traits of extraversion and neuroticism.
Guided meditation for seniors reduces depression, new study shows
A new meta-analysis of 19 previous studies has found that guided meditation for seniors is a promising avenue of treatment for depression in the elderly.
Broken phone? A new study suggests you might have secretly let it happen
If you have a broken phone, research suggests there's a chance that you secretly (or maybe not so secretly) allowed it to happen.
Are donkeys smart? Donkey intelligence is a real thing, and measuring it better might save them from extinction.
Researchers in Spain and the U.S. have come up with a test that measures donkey intelligence, which may help to breed donkeys with the traits that humans consider most useful.
Blissful afternoon naps make kids happier, smarter, and better able to focus
The study linked afternoon naps to more happiness, more grit and self-control, higher verbal IQs, and better academic achievement.