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Psychology & Health

A collection of 19 issues

The Silent Shield: How Human Tears Chemically Disarm Aggression

An odorless chemical signal in human tears can significantly reduce male aggression, a new study reveals. When men sniffed tears, brain regions linked to aggression quieted, and their aggressive behavior dropped by nearly 44%, suggesting an evolved, non-verbal tool for de-escalation.

Science & Nature Psychology & Health Linguistics & Communication

Licensed to Flinch: The Real Reason James Bond Actor Roger Moore Hated Guns

For over a decade, he was the world's most famous spy, but actor Roger Moore harbored a profound hatred for firearms. Stemming from childhood trauma, his aversion was so strong that he physically flinched at every on-screen gunshot, a secret struggle hidden behind the suave facade of 007.

Entertainment & Media Biography & Personal Stories Psychology & Health

The Ghost in Your Throat: Why You Never Hear Your Own Voice in Dreams

You can speak in dreams, but have you ever noticed you can't truly hear your own voice? This neurological quirk reveals how the dreaming brain, cut off from sensory feedback, struggles to simulate reality, creating a 'ghost voice' from memory alone.

Science & Nature Psychology & Health Oddities & Curiosities

The Unemotional Brain: How Thinking in a Foreign Language Rewires Your Decisions

Researchers have found a surprising cognitive loophole: thinking in a non-native language can strip away emotional biases, leading to more rational decisions. This 'foreign-language effect' forces a deliberate mode of thought, transforming how we face complex problems.

Psychology & Health Linguistics & Communication Science & Nature

The Elastic Ruler: How the Brain Stretches and Shrinks Our Days

Our internal clock isn't fixed; it's a flexible measure warped by dopamine and memory. The same neurological tricks that make a thrilling vacation fly by also explain why that same trip feels so long in retrospect, revealing how our brain actively creates the length of our lives.

Psychology & Health Science & Nature

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