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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 the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill suggests that’s the reality. By analyzing reactions to emotional facial expressions, the experts have cracked open a new understanding…

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 to top 150 million cases by 2050. However, longer life expectancies are unlikely the sole cause for our worsening memories. Other factors, such as diet, exercise,…

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 hack, especially for those who are depressed. Kymberly Young, a neuroscientist at the University of Pittsburgh (and colleagues) study autobiographical memories: what we remember about our own…

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 media. In recent years, many young people have attempted to unplug themselves from these platforms in hopes of improving their mental health through a full…

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 time now. And given how rapidly changing workflows are today, adaptability is more relevant than ever. In the workplace, adaptable people have the ability to…

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 when millions of bacteria come together on a single surface. The discovery—which has potential applications for preventing and combatting bacterial infections and addressing antibiotic-resistant bacteria—relates…

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 products in videos and allow users to click into a page that displays similar items for sale. The feature is part of TikTok Shop, the…

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 can share these ideas with your team and clients. Without the skill to meaningfully express these concepts, your ability to make a lasting impact will…

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 infidelity”—and it’s a lot more common than you might think. A recent study by Circuit found that 64 percent of people who live with their partners have…

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 passing an MBA exam at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. If a user-friendly computer assistant like ChatGPT can already do all of that, AI seems…