Want your kids to read for pleasure? Set the example, says study
The study notes a decline in reading aloud with 3 to 7 year olds. Following this period, parents stop "reading stories" to their kids.
View ArticleWhat if happiness could be learned at university?
Students attend classes on the psychology and neuroscience of happiness, but are also asked to perform tasks that might make them happier.
View ArticleCan social media curb the spread of fake news? Google & MIT prove it can
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to stay tuned to news and information on health protocols so that we can keep safe. However, sometimes it can be hard to tell which ones are reliable and...
View ArticleHow music helped the world through the pandemic
The report, based on the opinions of 43,000 people in 21 countries, shows the supportive role that music plays in our daily lives.
View Article44% of childless adults in US don’t expect to ever have kids
According to a recent survey, 44% of childless Americans between the ages of 18 and 49 say they are unlikely to ever have a child.
View Article5 ‘Study with Me’ YouTube channels for working or studying
Doing homework, studying for an exam, or working from home can feel a little lonely now that we’re in a pandemic. It’s also not every day that we get to talk to our friends and classmates because...
View ArticleVideoconferencing hinders creativity, study finds
People are worse at coming up with creative ideas during a video call compared to meeting in person, a study said.
View ArticlePeople named Michael are most likely to leave 5-star reviews in the Philippines
It seems ‘Michaels’ often leave their hearts in the Philippines, as it tops the spot for the names of the most generous 5-star reviewers in the Philippines. After analyzing around 15,000 reviews inside...
View ArticleHere’s the no. 1 ‘key’ to a happy life, according to an eight-decade-old study
What is the one thing that will make you the happiest? A seemingly simple question, but one that is actually the hardest to answer. Contrary to what others think, it’s not money, fame, or career that...
View ArticleHere’s some bad news: People on the internet just love bad news
People nowadays get their news online, putting the digital news media in a relentless fight for its readers’ attention and engagement. With such a fierce daily battle, combined with the reality of how...
View ArticleThe information overloading of the ‘Glass Generation’
TMI (Too much information) — often used in social media and text messages — is but a gentle reminder for friends, by friends, to stop sharing way too much information, especially uncomfortable topics...
View ArticleThat ‘new car smell’ that you love so much could be toxic to your health,...
Picture this: you’re in the market for a new car and you finally find the perfect one. You hop in, breathe in that sweet, new car smell, and feel like a million bucks. But did you know that scent could...
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