Why a Healthy Person's Perception of Time Is Inaccurate
People with normal brains feel the hours pass more slowly than they really do, but new research illuminates the ways this can be manipulated.
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The Value of Remembering Ordinary Moments
Though writing down daily events may seem mundane, participants in a recent study were happy to have records of them in the future.
Seeing Red
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The Psychological Comforts of Storytelling
Why, throughout human history, have people been so drawn to fiction?
Let the Body Rest, for the Sake of the Brain
Sleep deprivation can take a heavy mental toll.
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The cognitive benefits of multilingualism
Online Relationships Are Real
Social media filters relationships whether we like it or not, and many young people no longer draw a distinction between real and digital interactions.
How Environment Can Boost Creativity
Dim lighting and ambient noise may lead to more out-of-the-box ideas.
The Beauty-Happiness Connection
Looking at lovely things—and people—can improve quality of life
To Work Better, Work Less
Toiling away for more hours diminishes productivity. Why do so many do it anyway?
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