Research Says Kittens Bond to Their Owners Similarly to How Kids Bond With Parents
In the 1960s, developmental psychologist Mary Ainsworth led a groundbreaking study into how babies bond with their caregivers. In an experiment called the Strange Situation, she would have a mother leave her baby alone for a short time in an unfamiliar room with toys. Most of the babies would cry at mom’s absence, but were...
For the First Time, Researchers Have Proven a Way to Lucid Dream
Dreaming is just part of life, but for people who have trouble achieving restful sleep, or people who regularly experience frightening disturbances like nightmares or night terrors, it can present a real problem. Which is one reason people have been studying dreaming – particularly how to induce lucid dreaming, a state in which the dreamer...
10 Fascinating Facts to Help You Get Through This Loooooong Week
Whew! Is this week over yet? It feels like it’s taking FOREVER. But, wait! I have a good idea about how to fix this. Facts! Great facts that will challenge your brain and soothe your soul. Let’s get started! 1. It’s mostly water weight. Source 1 2. Rejection leads to later problems. Source 1 Source...
4 Little Words That Experts Say Can Double Your Chances of Getting What You Want from Someone
Some people are more comfortable with asking for help than others, but the fact of the matter is, we all have to do it sometimes. And if you have to communicate with another human being and ask for something, it’s much better to maximize your chances of getting what you need out of the whole...
Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory (HSAM) Is an Extremely Rare but Real Condition
The very few people with highly superior autobiographical memory (HSAM) can tell you exactly what happened on any given day, down to the way they felt and at what time. It’s both a superpower and a curse, depending on the circumstances. And to this day, scientists have no idea what contributors make a person have...
These Illustrations Show How Easy It Is for Boys to Pick up Casual Sexism
Kids aren’t born knowing that there are different expectations for genders, or that people’s skin colors can mean they experience life in a different way, or that some people think certain kinds of romantic love are unacceptable. They learn these things from the adults in their lives, and many people try their hardest to make...
Woman Shares Abusive Text Messages From Ex-Husband to Help Others
When survivors of abuse open up about their experiences, confused folks often wonder: “Why didn’t you just leave?” But escaping from an abusive situation is never that simple. It’s a tangled, terrifying web of threats and intimidation, and it’s usually carefully hidden from others. Bystanders often have no idea just how bad things have gotten. One woman...
