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When Love Feels Like Coming Home: The Soul Recognition Theory

Have you ever met someone and felt strangely calm around them? Not excited. Not nervous. Not overwhelmed. Just. at peace. Almost as if you had known them forever. Many people expect love to begin with butterflies, racing hearts, and dramatic moments. But according to the Soul Recognition Theory, the deepest…

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Your deep sleep may contain a brain switch that controls muscle growth, fat burn and focus. Here's what surprising research shows

New research reveals deep sleep isn't just for rest; it actively regulates growth hormone, crucial for muscle repair, bone strength, and fat metabolism. Scientists have identified a brain circuit controlling this hormone's release, highlighting sleep's vital role in rebuilding the body and maintaining metabolic health. This discovery underscores sleep's function…

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Psychology says people who can't sleep without a blanket even when it's hot are not strange: Why the brain associates it with safety, comfort and emotional regulation

Psychology suggests that adults who cannot sleep without a blanket, even in warm weather, are rarely being irrational. More often, they are responding to years of learned associations that connect blankets with comfort and security. For many people, a blanket is more than a physical object. It symbolizes familiarity, consistency,…

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'This might actually force some actual brain cells to fire': Norway is banning younger school kids from using generative AI

Norway is taking steps to limit how generative AI can be used in schools from the start of the next school year.

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Psychology says fathers who forget birthdays but remember their daughter's favorite food aren’t emotionally unavailable, they express love through action

Psychology suggests that fathers who forget birthdays but never forget their daughter’s favorite food are rarely uncaring. More often, they express love through familiarity, everyday routines, and acts of service. The key insight is that affection does not always look the same from one person to another.

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Technology can have detrimental impacts on the brain — enter ‘friction-maxxing’

‘When life is too frictionless, your brain goes on autopilot,’ one clinical psychologist noted

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Psychology says women who keep tying and untying their hair unconsciously while working are often trying to regulate their brains

Psychology suggests this habit is usually not about looks at all. In many cases, it is the brain’s way of creating small moments of balance during mentally demanding tasks. Humans naturally use simple physical actions to regulate attention, energy and comfort levels throughout the day.

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Psychology says people who start the TV while having a meal but can't decide what to watch are not looking for entertainment, they want comfort and familiarity

Psychology suggests that people are rarely just struggling to pick a television show. More often, they are trying to decompress after navigating a mentally exhausting world. The endless scrolling is often less about finding something to watch and more about searching for a moment of comfort, calm, and mental relief.

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Psychology says adults who look in the mirror ten times a day are not narcissists: Why the brain keeps searching for reassurance, control and identity

Psychology suggests that adults who frequently glance at mirrors are rarely being narcissistic. More often, they are seeking reassurance and trying to manage uncertainty in a world where appearance is constantly noticed and judged. An important distinction is that people are not always checking how attractive they look. In many…

The Economic Times

Daily Word Search Game #033 (Jun 20, 2026)

Expand your vocabulary with today's Daily Word Search puzzle. Choose from Easy, Medium, or Hard difficulty levels and challenge yourself to find every hidden word in this fun and addictive word search game. New themed puzzles are added daily for word game and brain teaser fans alike. Entertainment

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Yoga may boost cognition, reduce depression, aid gut health in early Alzheimer's: AIIMS study

A 12-week yoga program has shown promising results for individuals with mild Alzheimer's disease. Researchers at AIIMS, Delhi, observed significant improvements in cognitive function and mood, alongside a healthier gut microbiome. The study suggests yoga may help restore beneficial gut bacteria, potentially influencing the gut-brain axis and offering a valuable…

The Economic Times

Elon Musk's business empire: The companies behind the world's richest man

From a video game sold for $500 (€430) as a teenager to a business empire spanning rockets, electric vehicles, AI and brain implants, Elon Musk has spent decades building companies that have reshaped multiple industries. Here's a look at the businesses behind the world's richest man.

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Quote of the day by Greek philosopher Pythagoras: "In anger we should refrain both from…" - a 2,500-year-old rule for not wrecking things in the heat of the moment

Almost everyone has done it. Fired off a message you wish you could unsend. Said the cruel thing in the middle of a row, the one that cannot be taken back. Slammed a door, quit on the spot, hit send before the brain caught up with the temper. The damage…

The Times of India

“I got to play a show in front of my daughter, something I never thought I’d get to do again”: Chad Gilbert riffs with New Found Glory again as he returns to the stage in wheelchair mid-cancer battle

Gilbert performed for the first time after undergoing emergency brain cancer surgery in February

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Scientists Scanned the Brains of Long COVID Patients for Inflammation — The Results Were Not What They Expected

University of Turku PET/MRI study of 14 long COVID patients found no widespread neuroinflammation vs. healthy controls. Severe symptoms linked to emotion-region brain activity.

The Economic Times

SC bats for creation of young lawyers' professional assistance fund to stop 'brain drain'

The Supreme Court has called for a "Young Lawyers' Professional Assistance Fund" to combat the exodus of bright legal minds facing financial struggles. Recognizing the plight of new and first-generation lawyers, the court emphasized the need for support during their formative years. The bench also highlighted the critical infrastructure needs…

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Estrogen levels in both the male and female brain may shape memory's resilience in face of stress

Traumatic experiences can cause memory problems, and estrogen may be a key factor that shapes the brain's resilience against such stressors, a mouse study finds.

The Economic Times

Psychology suggests adults who always choose the same seat aren't boring; habits reduce the mental effort required to make decisions

Your brain automates daily tasks through habits. This saves mental energy and provides a sense of security. Research shows nearly half of our actions are habitual. This allows us to focus on important decisions. Routine offers comfort and control in unpredictable lives. Understanding habits helps us achieve goals more effectively.

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Psychology says adults who feel compelled to finish everything before resting aren't unusually disciplined; unfinished responsibilities may remain psychologically active

Your brain constantly remembers unfinished tasks, making true rest difficult. Research shows that incomplete work stays in your mind, demanding attention. Even starting a task can create a strong urge to finish it later. Unfinished work at the week's end can disrupt weekend sleep. Making a plan for tasks can…

The Economic Times

Psychology suggests that adults who keep returning to old photos aren't necessarily living in the past; nostalgia can serve as a form of emotional self-regulation

Discover why looking at old photos is not a sign of being stuck. Science reveals nostalgia is a positive emotion that boosts happiness and social connection. It helps regulate emotions and counteracts loneliness, especially for younger generations. Recalling past meaningful moments provides a sense of purpose and continuity. This psychological…

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I went to Sweden to watch bike helmets get smashed into anvils — 3 things I learned at the MIPS test lab

I got a behind-the-scenes look at the MIPS helmet test lab in Sweden, and I'll never look at a brain bucket the same again.

Medical Daily

Daily Pill Cuts Sleep Apnea Breathing Pauses by 47% in Lancet Clinical Trial, Offering Hope for Alternative Treatment

A Lancet clinical trial of 298 adults with moderate-to-severe sleep apnea found sulthiame reduced breathing interruptions by up to 47% with improved oxygen levels overnight.

Medical Daily

ENDO 2026 Study: DEHP Plastic Chemical Found in Medical Devices and Toys Linked to Lifelong Anxiety After Early Exposure

ENDO 2026 study June 17, 2026: prenatal DEHP exposure produced elevated adult anxiety in male rats even after all exposure ended. GABA agonists and testosterone reversed the effect.

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A Paralyzed Man With ALS Just Returned to Full-Time Work Thanks to a Radical Brain Interface That Finally Solved His Speech Barrier

The technology has given him back a piece of his life, allowing him to reconnect with family.

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