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    World's most boring person discovered by researchers
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 8

    World's most boring person discovered by researchers

    The study into the science of boredom has uncovered the jobs, characteristics, and hobbies that are considered a stereotypical snooze.
    AI algorithm trained to detect unhappiness on social media
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 16

    AI algorithm trained to detect unhappiness on social media

    Researchers have developed an algorithm that can identify the basic needs of users from the text and images they share on social networks.
    Rollercoaster of emotions: Exploring emotions with virtual reality
    Joshua Shavit
    • Dec 25, 2021

    Rollercoaster of emotions: Exploring emotions with virtual reality

    The aim of the research was to find out what happens in participants' brains while they experience emotionally engaging situations.
    Human cost of COVID travel restrictions revealed in new study
    Joshua Shavit
    • Dec 20, 2021

    Human cost of COVID travel restrictions revealed in new study

    Stories reveal the emotional toll of prolonged separation across geographical distances when loved ones are no longer ‘just one flight away’
    Does stress make you age faster? Yale researchers have the answer
    Joseph Shavit
    • Dec 7, 2021

    Does stress make you age faster? Yale researchers have the answer

    How much does chronic stress accelerate your biological clock and are there ways to slow it down and extend a healthy lifespan?
    Giving social support to others may boost your health
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 23, 2021

    Giving social support to others may boost your health

    When it comes to your health, being willing to give social support to your spouse, friends and family may be just as important as receiving.
    Do men feel more emotional pain than women? Study results may surprise you
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 2, 2021

    Do men feel more emotional pain than women? Study results may surprise you

    A new study finds that men tend to experience emotional pain more than women when their relationship takes a turn for the worse.
    Selflessness and feeling in harmony with others coincides with greater happiness, study finds
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 2, 2021

    Selflessness and feeling in harmony with others coincides with greater happiness, study finds

    Experiencing the self as interdependent coincided with increased happiness through feeling greater harmony with others.
    Video game with biofeedback helps kids and teens regulate stress and anger
    Joseph Shavit
    • Oct 7, 2021

    Video game with biofeedback helps kids and teens regulate stress and anger

    A video game with biofeedback — aimed at keeping heart rate low during fast-paced play — can help youth learn to regulate their anger.
    This A.I.-powered collar translates your dog’s barks and body language
    Joseph Shavit
    • Oct 5, 2021

    This A.I.-powered collar translates your dog’s barks and body language

    Have you ever wondered what your pet is trying to tell you? This collar may hold the answer.
    Consuming fruit and vegetables and exercising can make you happier
    Joseph Shavit
    • Sep 20, 2021

    Consuming fruit and vegetables and exercising can make you happier

    New research has found that fruit and vegetable consumption and exercise can increase levels of happiness
    Do certain sounds make you smile?  Study lists the Top 40 memory-triggering sounds for adults
    Joseph Shavit
    • Sep 18, 2021

    Do certain sounds make you smile? Study lists the Top 40 memory-triggering sounds for adults

    A study found that a waterfall, bird songs and waves crashing on a beach are among the sounds that can bring back happiest memories.
    New app uses AI to tell you what your cat is feeling
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jul 29, 2021

    New app uses AI to tell you what your cat is feeling

    If you’ve ever wondered if your cat is happy, there’s an app for that. Tably is a new app released by pet health company Sylvester.ai.

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