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Psychology

The Hidden Force Behind Social Media Division

Every day, billions of posts, tweets, and videos compete for your attention. You might think that celebrities, politicians, or big media outlets decide what dominates your feed. But a new global study suggests something more powerful—and more invisible—is shaping what you see: your own ideology. Researchers from several European universities analyzed millions of posts across […]

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Academics

The Risk Schools Overlook in AI Use

Across classrooms from Riyadh to Rio, AI tutors are springing to life. Yet a new study from Saudi Arabia finds that trust and performance—the factors everyone assumed would make or break AI in education—don’t actually matter as much as we thought. The real keys are readiness, interactivity, and ethics. Why This Matters Now Universities are […]

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Psychology

One in Five Patients Suffer, but Few Dentists See This Effect

Around the world, millions of people avoid the dentist. In fact, about 15% of adults suffer from dental anxiety, and 3% live with a full-blown dental phobia. On the surface, it may sound like a minor issue—simply a case of nerves before sitting in the dental chair. But new research from a German team reveals […]

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Psychology

During War, What Shapes a Country’s Image?

A single photo can move a million people. But what decides whether they move toward you—or away from you? A new scoping review of 56 studies (2015–2024) says a country’s wartime image rests on three pillars: history, diplomacy, and leadership. Let’s break that down in plain language, with real-world touchpoints you can use in your […]

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Psychology

Thrill vs. Threat

We came across a really cool blog,  “Understanding Risks in Leisure Activities: A Comprehensive Guide”, which explores the hidden dangers of popular sports and hobbies, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and accurately assessing these risks for safer participation. It addresses the psychological aspect of risk underestimation, particularly cognitive dissonance, which leads individuals to downplay the […]

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Psychology

Evidence Mounts: Psychological Factors Drive Overeating More Than Food Processing

In an intriguing twist in the fight against obesity, a recent study from researchers at Leeds University has turned the spotlight away from food processing and towards the psychological perceptions of food. Challenging the conventional wisdom that “ultra-processed” foods are the main villains in promoting overconsumption, the research suggests our attitudes and beliefs about food […]

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Psychology

When Rhythm Shapes Speech

Every day, millions of children around the world struggle to find their words. Some stutter, some read much more slowly than their classmates, and others are marked as “late talkers.” What if the key to spotting these challenges earlier lies not in speech itself—but in music? A massive new study of over 44,000 people across […]

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Biology

Dreaming Under Anesthesia

Do you stop being conscious when you’re put under anesthesia? For decades, many assumed the answer was yes. But new research from the University of Oslo suggests something more complicated: patients often continue dreaming even in deep sedation—yet our best brain-based tests of consciousness can’t tell the difference. From “Lights Out” to Dream Reports When […]

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