The Human Blog

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Emotional facial expressions are not universally understood

Imagine a world where happiness in Chinese doesn’t quite translate to happiness in English – not just in words, but in the very way our brains process it. A recent study from…

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5 Best Memory-Boosting Foods, According to Science

Today’s Americans are living longer than previous generations, yet with greater life expectancy can come certain age-related health burdens. For example, dementia and cognitive impairment are on the rise and are expected…

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How Everyday Smells Can Hack a Bad Mood

New research suggests scents may offer a key to feeling better. Smell the proverbial roses and enjoy life, right? A new study shows scents actually offer a subtle, simple mood…

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Gen Z’s Social Media Detox Dilemma

Generation Z, those who fall between the age range of 13 to 26, contains over 56 million social media users, with 38% spending over four hours a day on social…

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A Skill That Will Help You ‘Get Ahead’ at Work

Familiarity with the idea of adaptability, and knowing how to strengthen it, is key to success at work. Human resource experts have been discussing the idea of adaptability for some…

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Bacteria store ‘memories’ and pass them on for generations, study finds

Scientists have discovered that bacteria can create something like memories about when to form strategies that can cause dangerous infections in people, such as resistance to antibiotics and bacterial swarms…

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TikTok’s big pivot to shopping risks putting off users

Years ago, it seemed like TikTok might fill the void left by Vine. Now, it’s closer to becoming one big virtual department store. TikTok is testing a new feature that will automatically identify…

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6 Steps To Improve Communication With Employees

As a leader, you may have extensive expertise in your field, bolstered by advanced degrees and innovative ideas. However, the real measure of your influence lies in how well you…

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64% of Couples Have Committed “Financial Infidelity”—How to Stop It in Your Relationship

Ever stashed a package in your closet, cleared your browser shopping history, or deleted email receipts to keep your partner in the dark about your purchases? Apparently, there’s a term for this—”financial…

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Artificial Intelligence, Real Anxiety

In a little more than a year, freely available artificial intelligence technology has evolved from generating half-right passages of slightly awkward text to creating artistic original images, generating error-free computer code, and even…

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