Older adults most likely to make effort to help others
A new research has found that older adults are more willing to make an effort to help others as compared to younger adults.
Apr 19, 2021, 16:48 PM ISTColour-emotion associations are similar across the world, reveals study
Many fundamental questions about the mechanisms of colour-emotion associations have yet to be clarified, said a researcher.
Sep 13, 2020, 15:08 PM ISTBigger brain could make you only a little smarter than others
The findings suggest that factors such as parenting style, education, nutrition, stress, and others are likely major contributors to one's smartness.
Dec 03, 2018, 11:46 AM ISTMale attractiveness not linked to women's hormone levels: Survey
These findings, published in the journal Psychological Science, run counter to the common assumption that sexual selection pressures lead women to prefer more masculine mates, who supposedly have greater genetic "fitness," when they are most fertile and most likely to conceive.
May 07, 2018, 13:43 PM ISTResearchers find variable affecting long life
Using two types of statistical analysis, the researchers were able to assess the relative importance of a total of 65 different variables in predicting participants' mortality risk.
Mar 01, 2016, 11:19 AM ISTEven after death, spouse impacts your well-being
Intriguingly, the results revealed interdependence between partners even when one partner died during the study.
Jan 31, 2016, 17:38 PM ISTNo shortcuts to read quickly and understand
However, skilled readers read quickly, averaging 200 to 400 words per minute, the findings showed.
Jan 17, 2016, 20:40 PM ISTKids easily recall things tomorrow what they forgot initially
A new study has found that sometimes kids can remember a piece of information better a few days later, instead of the day they first learnt it.
Sep 22, 2015, 15:53 PM IST