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Behavioural Sciences
Lockdown has impacted cognitive function - but socializing again can boost it
COVID-19 lockdowns have led to a range of cognitive and mental health issues, even among people who had no previous psychological problems. But socialising can help.
Behavioural Sciences
What is the best way to visualize human emotion?
William James originally proposed four basic emotions (fear, grief, love, and rage) which still form a considerable foundation for current frameworks.
Education and Skills
A bit of perspective, a lot of help: How stepping back can help you make better business choices
Evidence suggests that for success in the business world and general life, it's important to consider different perspectives when interacting with others.
Workforce and Employment
Self-control boosts productivity - here's how to maintain it
This article outlines several behaviours and lifestyle tips which are important for maintaining self-control and becoming more successful as a result.
Ageing
This chart shows South Korea's population is ageing and shrinking
Research suggests that the number of residents registered in South Korea has decreased from 2011-2020, while the older population grew significantly.
Leadership
11 surprising habits of powerful leaders
Author of The Seagull Manager and Cofounder of TalentSmart, Travis Bradberry explains how leaders can acquire and use power for the sake of others.
Artificial Intelligence
Will humans and robots ever be friends? Here's what science can tell us
Taking inspiration from Aristotle and films to the US military, Tony Prescott, a neuroscientist, explores whether robots and humans can ever be 'friends'.
Artificial Intelligence
Could an AI be your psychologist in the future?
The advance of AI and increased demand for mental health services due to COVID-19, has meant digital technologies are making major inroads into the sector.
Behavioural Sciences
Here to stay: 6 tips to make your New Year’s resolutions stick
While most people break New Year’s resolutions within a few weeks, this neuroscientist has six tips to help you through the process and stick with your goals.
Behavioural Sciences
New Year, new start? This is how to keep your resolutions, according to science
Goal-setting works better if you focus on what you want instead of what you don’t want, according to a Swedish study of New Year’s resolutions by Stockholm and Linköping universities.
United States
Who do you spend the most time with? This chart shows how that may change
Who we spend time with evolves across our lifetimes. In adolescence we spend the most time with our family and friends, but as we age, we spend more time alone.
Gender Parity
How do people spend their time? This chart takes a global look
From prioritizing work and household chores, to catching up with friends and volunteering, this chart shows how people across the globe spend time.
Emerging Technologies
5 traits of organizations that use tech responsibly
New report highlights five shared principles that responsible organisations are embedding into their use of technology to combat mistrust and build industry consensus.
Behavioural Sciences
This is how humans have learned to used tools to solve problems
Researchers at MIT’s Center for Brains, Minds and Machines has discovered that humans need 3 critical capabilities to help solve physical problems.
COVID-19
Is physical distancing on the decline?
Measures tracking mobility, such as Google Community Mobility Reports, showed that adherence to keeping our distance from others began to relax, likely caused by pandemic fatigue.