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To some (and until recently, us), meditation looks an awful lot like sitting. Relaxing, even. However, a recent study has found that a person who is meditating processes more thoughts and feelings than someone who is simply relaxing—but it depends on the type of meditation. The study, published in Frontiers … Read More
Here’s a little paradox about modern life: most of us say we don’t trust strangers, but we end up doing just that. Sites like eBay and Kickstarter work based on trust, we believe reviews of random people on the internet, and about ten seconds ago, the girl next to me … Read More
Show up for work early, and you’re a go-getter. Make the coffee, and you’re a hero. Bring donuts once in a while, and suddenly everyone loves you. But what happens if you show up late and work late? Too bad—your manager might hate you, even if you spend your time … Read More
In a study you’d think was commissioned by the Vatican (but wasn’t), researchers have found that the more a person watches porn, the more likely they are to have a positive view of extramarital affairs. The study, published in Psychology of Popular Media, surveyed nearly three hundred married adults (researchers … Read More
Know someone on Facebook who updates their status every half an hour, likes approximately two thousand corporate pages, and won’t stop poking you? It’s okay, they’re probably miserable and depressed. In a study published in Computers and Human Behaviour, researchers Facebook uses who describe themselves as “lonely” are more likely … Read More
