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Our perception of supernatural beings influenced by perception of real world: Study

Waterloo [Canada], September 4 (ANI): According to a new study, people's beliefs about supernatural beings, such as good and evil characters, are influenced by their views of ordinary humans.

2021-09-04T12:34:57.762391+00:00 IST

Study finds gut and heart signals affect how we feel about our appearance

London [UK], September 4 (ANI): A new study is the first to investigate and identify the association between body image and the brain's processing of internal signals that occur unconsciously.

2021-09-04T06:46:47.848057+00:00 IST

Quality of screen time rather than number of hours spent has greater impact on teenagers

California [US], September 3 (ANI): A new UC Berkeley research suggested that there is no need to agonize over the long number of hours tweens and teens spend scrolling through and posting to Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and other social media sharing and messaging platforms.

2021-09-03T08:33:20.088016+00:00 IST

People often avoid feeling compassion for others, feel it's a lot of effort: Study

Washington [US], September 1 (ANI): In a series of studies, the researchers found that when given the option, people often chose to avoid feeling compassion for others and reported that doing so was mentally effortful, which were linked to their choices.

2021-09-01T09:37:38.940225+00:00 IST

Study finds mentally reattaching to work important for leader success

Washington [US], September 1 (ANI): A new study has found that on the days that leaders and managers were better able to reattach to work in the morning, they experienced higher positive moods and work focus which allowed them to be more successful throughout the day.

2021-09-01T07:59:51.280758+00:00 IST

Study finds turning cameras off during virtual meetings can reduce fatigue

Washington [US], August 31 (ANI): According to a new study, having your camera on during a virtual meeting increases "Zoom fatigue" -- a feeling of being drained and lacking energy following a day of virtual meetings.

2021-08-31T09:00:55.021351+00:00 IST

Study finds our perception of supernatural beings is influenced by perception of real world

Waterloo [Canada], August 30 (ANI): A new study has found that people's beliefs about supernatural beings, such as good and evil characters, are influenced by their views of ordinary humans.

2021-08-30T08:22:17.954019+00:00 IST

Curated online product recommendations influence buying behaviour

Washington [US], August 29 (ANI): Curated product recommendations during online shopping can change whether people buy a product they had been considering, suggests research by the University of California San Diego.

2021-08-29T17:14:55.646206+00:00 IST

Smell regulates what we eat, and vice versa: Study

Washington [US], August 28 (ANI): Scientists at Northwestern University found that people became less sensitive to food odours based on the meal they had eaten just before. So, if you were snacking on baked goods from a coworker before your walk, for example, you may be less likely to stop into that sweet-smelling bakery.

2021-08-28T09:42:38.356899+00:00 IST

Research suggests positive state of mind may be antidote for working in pandemic

Washington [US], August 26 (ANI): According to a new West Virginia University study, self-efficacy, optimism, hope and resiliency help inoculate employees from the negative effects of working through a pandemic.

2021-08-26T10:02:06.101374+00:00 IST

International Dog Day 2021: A special occasion to honour man's best friend

New Delhi [India], August 26 (ANI): International Dog Day is annually observed on August 26 to honour the most loyal beings on this planet by drawing attention to their plight around the world and to raise awareness about the adoption of dogs, also known as man's best friend.

2021-08-26T10:00:14.304200+00:00 IST

Study shows virtual reality reduces pain, anxiety in children

Washington [US], August 26 (ANI): A new study has shown that engaging in virtual reality can significantly reduce pain and anxiety in children undergoing intravenous catheter placement.

2021-08-26T09:12:02.325053+00:00 IST

Men and women differ in fear, risk perception during COVID

Washington [US], August 25 (ANI): During a new study, researchers from Virginia Tech found that men and women worry about the impact of COVID-19 in far different ways.

2021-08-25T17:03:48.346091+00:00 IST

Stressed teens benefit from coping online, but little goes long way: Study

Washington [US], August 25 (ANI): New research published in the journal Clinical Psychological Science reveals that teenagers (ages 13-17) in low socioeconomic settings who spend a moderate amount of time online after a stressful experience deal with adversity far better than those who spend many hours online or avoid digital technology altogether.

2021-08-25T02:45:31.780160+00:00 IST

Online product displays can shape buying behaviour: Study

Washington [US], August 23 (ANI): According to new University of California San Diego research, curated product recommendations during online shopping can change whether people buy a product they had been considering.

2021-08-23T07:04:25.549363+00:00 IST

Study suggests cats prefer free food rather than working for it

Washington [US], August 22 (ANI): During a new study, researchers at the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine found that cats would rather eat from a tray of easily available food rather than work out a simple puzzle to get their meal. This showed that most domestic cats choose not to work for their food, a behaviour called contra freeloading.

2021-08-22T17:00:17.784140+00:00 IST

COVID-19 pandemic has increased aggression among couples, study finds

Washington [US], August 22 (ANI): In a recent experimental study, Georgia State University researchers found that the lockdown restrictions led by the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in increased rates of physical and psychological aggression among couples.

2021-08-22T11:59:53.295581+00:00 IST

Study finds why attractive people are more likely to get hired

Washington [US], August 22 (ANI): A new study from the University at Buffalo School of Management has found that beautiful people are more likely to get hired, receive better performance evaluations and get paid more -- but it's not just because of their good looks.

2021-08-22T08:47:42.024813+00:00 IST

Study reveals brain's 'prediction machine' anticipates future when listening to music

Washington [US], August 20 (ANI): Whether listening to a concerto by Bach or the latest pop tunes on Spotify, the human brain does not wait passively for the song to unfold. Instead, when a musical phrase has an unresolved or uncertain quality about it our brains automatically predict how the melody will end.

2021-08-20T02:31:59.847085+00:00 IST

Study shows meditation can improve brain functioning

Washington [US], August 19 (ANI): According to new research from Binghamton University, the State University of New York, just eight weeks of meditation studies can improve brain functioning, making our brains quicker.

2021-08-19T07:51:57.053336+00:00 IST

Study finds older patients with chronic conditions benefit from reading medical appointment notes

Washington [US], August 18 (ANI): A new study has assessed how patients with multiple chronic conditions perceived the benefits and risks of the increased transparency offered by open visit notes.

2021-08-18T07:56:15.847011+00:00 IST