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Meditation and speaking in tongues: The surprising similarities between two spiritual practices

Do the world’s religions and contemplative traditions send people to the same place—compassion, bliss, awe, a sense of God, awareness or the universe?This post was originally published on this site

‘I hate you!’: What little kids really mean when they say this

“I hate you. You’re the worst mum in the world!” It’s a sentence that can feel heartbreaking to parents. You try to set a boundary with your little one, and they lash out with “I […]

Are you ‘happee’ or are you ‘happeh?’ Study links accents to social classes

Our accents give away more about social class than we think, according to new research led by Lancaster University. The new sociolinguistic study focusing on Mancunian accents, published in the journal, Language Variation and Change, […]

Mismatched work–life boundaries while working from home can push couples toward breaking up

The COVID-19 pandemic transformed the way people work, making remote and work-from-home (WFH) jobs far more common than ever before. Even after social distancing ended, many companies and employees chose to stick with this model […]

Helping children navigate the emotional aftershocks of an earthquake

The devastating earthquake in Venezuela has left countless families grieving, displaced and searching for loved ones. For many South Florida families with ties to the region, the tragedy feels especially close to home.This post was […]

The strange history of Czech cactus hunters, and why some see themselves as Robin Hood figures

Four Czech men were arrested at Guarulhos International Airport in São Paulo, Brazil, in February this year on charges of smuggling native species.This post was originally published on this site

‘Ragebait’ culture on social media exposed in new study

A new study has revealed how social media creators are turning anger into entertainment, and what that means for public debate. Research by Dr. Nicholas John from the University of Manchester and Dr. CJ Reynolds […]

Overconfident people struggle more to separate real headlines from false ones, study finds

Confidence in specific judgments can predict resistance to misinformation, but a general tendency toward overconfidence might predict susceptibility to believing false claims.This post was originally published on this site

New research reveals the motivations and tactics used by call center fraudsters

A new study led by the University of Portsmouth lifts the lid on the tactics used by call center fraudsters in India, while revealing the shocking scale of the industry within the country. Published in […]

New research identifies types of dishonesty that occur in a relationship—and their consequences

From “harmless” white lies to infidelity, dishonesty in romantic relationships is a complex phenomenon that takes on many forms. New research from the University of Copenhagen shows that while dishonesty between partners often fuels distrust […]