Curiosities

Psychology explains why complaining about the heat makes it even more unbearable

It's hot. Really hot. You go outside and someone says, "This is unbearable." You go into a shop and hear, "It gets worse every year." You open social media and it seems like a competition to see who's …

Why do you keep things you no longer use? Here are 5 psychological reasons

Do you have clothes in your closet that you haven't worn in years? Or perhaps an unopened box from your last move? Or maybe you're keeping gifts you've never liked? All those objects you keep but …

Guardians of your well-being: The emotional impact of sharing a roof with a pet

In a world marked by frenetic paces of life, where stress seems to have seeped into every corner of our existence, taking care of our mental health has become a priority for many. In this context, …

Neither karma nor the universe: You’re falling into the same trap as Skinner’s pigeon

Imagine a small box in a laboratory. Inside, a hungry pigeon paces randomly. Every so often, a mechanism releases a small amount of food at regular intervals, regardless of the pigeon's …

The amazing benefit of having your head in the clouds

Has this ever happened to you? You're reading a book and suddenly you realize you've reached the end of the page, but you can't remember a single line. Or someone is talking to you and you're …

Affective tactile memory: Why do you remember a hug more than a handshake?

Do you remember that hug that made you feel, for a second, that everything was alright? Maybe it wasn't the longest hug you've ever received, but it probably came at just the right moment. Now try to …

Science confirms it: Your face determines how easy (or difficult) it is to remember your name

Have you ever struggled to remember the name of someone you just met? Or perhaps people find it difficult to remember yours? We often think that forgetting the names of people we've just met is due to …