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Experiencing intense emotions with others makes people feel more connected, study finds
Participants bonded more after watching films that sparked intense emotions. Whether it is laughing at a classic comedy or watching a horror film from behind a cushion, movies can generate myriad ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
More than 800 million people around the world have diabetes, study finds
Scientists say increase from 1990 to 2022 was largest in low- and middle-income countries and lack of treatment ‘concerning’. Why have rates doubled over the last 30 years and what can be ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
People born without sense of smell breathe differently, study finds
People with working sense of smell sniff more than those with anosmia, with possible implications for health. People born without a sense of smell breathe differently to those with one, researchers ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Semaglutide linked to reduced arthritis knee pain in people with obesity, study finds
People who lost a significant amount of weight with semaglutide saw major improvements in osteoarthritis knee pain, research published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine finds.Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
People around world associate rolled R with a jagged line, study finds
Speakers of 28 languages linked sound and shape at least 88% of the time, in ‘strongest case of sound symbolism to date’. A rolled R is a sound that many struggle to produce, but research suggests ...World - The Guardian - 19 hours ago -
Kids Wants Video Games More Than Money For The Holidays, Study Finds
It's not a big surprise, but a lot of children want video games for the holidays. The Entertainment Software Association, which represents the US video game industry's interests in Washington D.C., ...Tech - GameSpot - November 13 -
Superstar Skills or Emotional Intelligence, Which Matters More for Team Performance? A Study of NBA Players Offers a Surprising Answer
An analysis of NBA teams’ performance offers a stark warning to any leader considering hiring a narcissistic superstar.Business - Inc. - November 1 -
Missed deadlines lead people to judge work more harshly, study says
Research into psychology of people in US and UK suggests it is better to submit work on time rather than perfecting it through procrastination. Is there a job you’re putting off finishing so you ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
Muslims in Europe experiencing ‘worrying surge’ in racism, survey finds
‘Dehumanising rhetoric’ blamed as almost half of respondents say they recently suffered discrimination. Muslims across Europe are grappling with a “worrying surge” of racism that is being fuelled ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
‘People feel terrible. They want to laugh’: can comedy make light of Trump 2.0?
A second Donald Trump presidency may be darker than the first, but his victory has unleashed the creative energies of satirists and standups . “When Trump first won, there was almost a novelty to ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
Study finds LLMs can identify their own mistakes
It turns out that LLMs encode quite a bit of knowledge about the truthfulness of their answers, even when they give the wrong one.Tech - VentureBeat - October 29 -
Alcohol consumption abundant in the natural world, study finds
Range of species have ethanol in diet, normally arising through fermented fruits, sap and nectar. Humans may have turned drinking into something of an art form but when it comes to animals putting ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Monkeys will never type Shakespeare, study finds
Australian researchers have poked holes in an old thought-experiment known as the "infinite monkey theorem".Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
A.D.H.D. Symptoms Are Milder With a Busy Schedule, Study Finds
New research suggests symptoms of the disorder may be less severe in those with a demanding schedule.Health - The New York Times - November 13 -
The Bilbaos review – soulful study of a tough guy boxer dealing with emotional baggage
Pedro Speroni’s documentary follows Iván Bilbao’s return from prison to a family full of troubles and tenderness. Fresh out of prison after a five-year stint in maximum security, Iván Bilbao comes ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Are famous people more likely to die at 27, or does dying at 27 make them more famous?
The deaths of people such as Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse and Jim Morrison fuel the myth that musicians face an increased risk of death at age 27.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 5 -
Study finds local governments are less polarized despite national political divisions
Local governments are uniquely able to combat growing national polarization, according to a new study out Wednesday from the nonprofit research organization CivicPulse and Carnegie Corporation of ...Politics - NBC News - October 23 -
Extreme drought areas treble in size since 80s - study
Forty-eight percent of the world went through at least one month of extreme drought in 2023.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Universe would die before monkey with keyboard writes Shakespeare, study finds
Australian mathematicians call into question the ‘infinite monkey theorem’ in new research on old adage. Mathematicians have called into question the old adage that a monkey typing randomly at a ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
American activists were behind efforts to spread conspiracies with bot networks, study finds
American political activists on the left and the right are using networks of social media followers that behave like bots to rapidly spread conspiracy theories.Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
1 in 4 Child Deaths After E.R. Visits Are Preventable, Study Finds
If every emergency room in the United States were fully prepared to treat children, thousands of lives would be saved and the cost would be $11.84 or less per child, researchers found.Business - The New York Times - November 1 -
Moving in with someone cuts chances of being depressed, finds study
Being married or in ‘marriage-like’ situation may bring health benefits – but quality of relationship is key, say experts. They were portrayed as self-satisfied and insufferable by Bridget Jones’s ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Americans' increased pandemic drinking lasted for years, study finds
Pandemic-prompted drinking persists, according to a new study that shows a continued increase in alcohol use.Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Fears for spread of malaria in Africa as study finds resistance to frontline drug
Signs of resistance to artemisinin in tenth of children with severe malaria similar to situation in Asia, say researchers. Researchers have found “troubling” evidence for the first time that a ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Using abbreviations in text messages comes across as less sincere, study finds
People who use abbreviations were less likely to receive responses, analysis by psychologists found. Reducing your texts to a flurry of abbreviations could have unintended consequences, according ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Harris campaign feels 'good' about early vote in Pennsylvania, other battlegrounds
The Harris campaign is feeling “good” about early ballots in Pennsylvania and other key battleground states as voters headed to the polls on Tuesday, a spokesperson said. “Listen, we feel good ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Her Music Makes Women ‘Feel Free’
Seductive songs about the pursuit of female pleasure have made the dancehall artist Shenseea a new face of girl power.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 7 -
My boyfriend finds menstruation unappealing – and I feel rejected every month
It’s the first time I’ve been involved with a man who has this outlook and I’m finding it difficult to navigate. I’m a 43-year-old woman in a relationship with a wonderful man. However, my ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Steve Mariotti, Who Used Entrepreneurship to Connect With Young People, Dies at 71
The entrepreneur-turned-teacher gained national acclaim for bringing business lessons to underprivileged students.Business - Inc. - November 1 -
Three people charged in connection with Liam Payne’s death in Argentina
Prosecutors say they charged someone who was close to the singer, a hotel employee and a suspected drug dealer. Three people have been charged in connection with Liam Payne’s death in Argentina ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Studies Show Emotional Intelligence Protects You Against 4 Bad Leadership Behaviors
Bad leadership is a direct result of someone operating with low (or no) emotional intelligence.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
Armani Williams, NASCAR driver with autism, seeking to connect with and inspire others through racing
Williams is making his second start in the NASCAR Xfinity Series this weekend at Homestead-MiamiSports - CBS Sports - October 24 -
How we met: ‘We connected in a chat room, lost touch – then found each other 10 years later’
Alicia and Tola, now in their late 30s, met on an internet chatroom in the 90s. They reconnected through Facebook years later and remain close, despite living on opposite sides of the Atlantic . ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Some people with ADHD thrive in periods of stress, new study shows
Patients responded well in times of ‘high environment demand’ because sense of urgency led to hyperfocus. A recent study has revealed that some people with attention deficit hyperactivity ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Finding the money to make Europe great again
Frozen assets and large capital exports should be go-to sources for funding a geopolitical transformationBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Germany finds itself in a predicament of its own making
While it loses sympathy abroad, the country faces political uncertainty at homeWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
The ancient traditions of Bhutan
60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl witnessed centuries-old Bhutanese traditions, including a cham dance ceremony and traditional archery, while reporting in the Himalayan country.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
The emotions return in 'Inside Out 2' — in more ways than one
The makers of the highest-grossing animated film ever put a lot of their families — and themselves — into the movie's exploration of puberty blues.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago