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Good articles can emotionally buffer impact of negative stories

According to a study people who saw the news about kindness among people after consuming news about a terrorist attack or other immoral acts felt less negative emotions and retained more belief in the goodness of humanity.

2023-05-18T02:11:21.306751+00:00 IST

Study: Serious disparity in international athletics

Athletes from less rich countries require additional health knowledge to avoid injuries during rigorous training. However, if there is no access to medically qualified personnel, greater knowledge can raise the danger of injury. This is the conclusion reached by researchers at Linkoping University in Sweden in a new study on athletic inequality.

2023-05-16T01:57:03.991269+00:00 IST

Smartphone usage rises in city parks but falls in forests: Study

While getting outside is a typical prescription for decreasing screen time, a new study indicates that being outside doesn't always lower smartphone screen time.

2023-05-15T15:32:15.366076+00:00 IST

Accidents are more likely to occur in moderately risky environmen

Although some individuals may expect extremely risky occupations to have the highest frequency of workplace accidents, a recent study reveals that accidents are more likely to occur in moderately dangerous work conditions.

2023-05-10T17:25:21.872270+00:00 IST

Study reveals how online art viewing can impact our well-being

Art can improve our mindsets. But does this also apply while seeing the artwork on a screen? An international research team led by the University of Vienna, the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics in Nijmegen, and the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics (MPIEA) in Frankfurt am Main chose to study this topic. The findings have now been published as an open-access publication in the journal Computers in Human Behaviour.

2023-05-05T15:42:49.805786+00:00 IST

Study: Gender pay disparities begin with job search

Based on new research published by Oxford University Press in the Quarterly Journal of Economics, a key component of the wage disparity between men and women is due to how they conduct job searches, with women are more likely to accept job offers early while men tend to hang out for greater income.

2023-05-02T12:55:33.379367+00:00 IST

Study: Pet rabbits desire freedom to exercise

In a recent study conducted by the University of Bristol Vet School, it was discovered that pet rabbits kept in small hutches with minimal exercise had higher levels of the stress hormone corticosterone and displayed activity rebound.

2023-04-29T14:14:05.964640+00:00 IST

Pet rabbits require freedom to exercise: Study

Pet rabbits have greater levels of the stress hormone corticosterone and show activity rebound when housed in small hutches with little exercise, according to a new study done by the University of Bristol Vet School. The RSPCA-funded study emphasises the need of allowing pairs of pet rabbits to exercise outside of their home enclosure, even if they are kept in hutches bigger than the standard size.

2023-04-26T07:02:04.509723+00:00 IST

Research: There is no day count to promise formation of habits

Getting dressed and making your way to the gym can be a chore at first. You may gradually create the habit of getting to the gym and swiftly transitioning to your Zumba class or treadmill run. According to a new study by social scientists at Caltech, it takes an average of six months to acquire a gym habit.

2023-04-22T06:59:01.172162+00:00 IST

Warm-up time corrects creativity power imbalance: Study

Being in a powerful position often increases an employee's creativity because it frees the individual from constraints such as worrying that their ideas will be rejected. However, new research indicates that employees who are not in positions of power can become more creative when given time to "warm up" to a task by engaging in it multiple times.

2023-04-20T01:16:05.313373+00:00 IST

No magic number for how long it takes to form habits: Study

Putting on your workout clothes and making your way to the gym can be a chore at first. You may eventually develop the habit of going to the gym and quickly slipping over to your Zumba class or a treadmill run. A new study from social scientists at Caltech shows that it takes an average of six months to form a gym habit.

2023-04-17T23:08:02.416314+00:00 IST

Teachers who struggle with stress report less work satisfaction

As teacher shortages worsen around the country, new research from the University of Missouri provides insight into why so many stressed-out and burned-out teachers are leaving the profession. According to the study, teachers who struggle to manage with job stress report much lower job satisfaction than those who find ways to deal with the stress.

2023-04-15T06:08:01.669216+00:00 IST

Wealthy people's swimming pools make cities thirsty: Research

Rich elites with large swimming pools and manicured lawns are leaving underprivileged people in cities throughout the world without basic water access.

2023-04-15T06:03:03.829035+00:00 IST

Improving your work-life balance may help to become better leader

According to a recent study, turning off your notifications and ignoring your email at the end of the workday might help you become a better leader.

2023-04-13T08:34:31.896665+00:00 IST

Teachers struggling to manage stress report low job satisfaction

As teacher shortages grow across the United States, new research from the University of Missouri sheds light on why so many stressed-out and burned-out teachers are quitting the field. The study discovered that teachers who struggle to cope with job stress report considerably lower job satisfaction than those who find solutions to handle the stress.

2023-04-11T08:25:05.803931+00:00 IST

Rich people's swimming pools make cities thirsty: Research

Wealthy elites with huge swimming pools and well-kept lawns are leaving underprivileged people in cities throughout the world without basic access to water. According to a new study, societal inequalities drive urban water issues more than environmental factors like climate change or urban population increase.

2023-04-11T07:33:48.046684+00:00 IST

Young dog owners tend to cope better when their pup misbehaves

As per a new study published in the CABI journal Human-Animal Relations, young dog owners react well when their pet pup misbehaves.

2023-04-08T12:06:29.347851+00:00 IST

How teens' trust on internet info is associated with stress

According to a Cornell-led psychology study, teens' faith in the news they read on social media -- or lack thereof -- may be key to whether it supports or detracts from their well-being.

2023-04-08T07:26:52.874393+00:00 IST

Teenagers who trust internet information find it less stressful

According to a Cornell-led psychology study, teens' faith in the news they read on social media - or lack thereof - may be key to whether it supports or detracts from their well-being.

2023-04-05T17:22:19.178285+00:00 IST