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Oxford researchers discovered that humans have a natural instinct to believe in a God, and prayer actually reshapes our ...

Researchers have discovered that people’s political affiliation can be identified with nearly 80% accuracy based on brain ...

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Teens, not considering the consequences, can make spur-of-the-moment, life-changing choices. So what drives these choices, ...

Idle time is wasted time. Research shows a little boredom can make you more insightful and better able to solve problems.

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Procrastination is a familiar foe to many of us, seemingly lurking around every corner just when there’s important work to be done. But have you ever stopped to wonder why you procrastinate? It turns ...

Actions we unconsciously engage in, such as tidying, humming, and even lying on our side with one arm in the air, activate ...