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Researchers Examined 500 Self-Help Techniques. Only These 20 Passed the Science Test

Researchers Examined 500 Self-Help Techniques. Only These 20 Passed the Science Test

Researchers Examined 500 Self-Help Techniques. Only These 20 Passed the Science Test Skip the trendy advice and unproven social media hacks—here are...

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Jessica Stillman

The Neuroscience of Why You Can’t Stop Buying Books You Don’t Have Time to Read

The Neuroscience of Why You Can’t Stop Buying Books You Don’t Have Time to Read
06.08.2026 2

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The Real Secret to Living Past 100, According to a New Book? Lie About Your Age

The Real Secret to Living Past 100, According to a New Book? Lie About Your Age
05.08.2026 10

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Why Making Your Zoom Meetings ‘More Professional’ Is Backfiring, According to Esther Perel

Why Making Your Zoom Meetings ‘More Professional’ Is Backfiring, According to Esther Perel

Why Making Your Zoom Meetings ‘More Professional’ Is Backfiring, According to Esther Perel Remote meetings have gotten more professional and...

04.08.2026 20

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Why Bosses Who Hate Remote Work Might Just Be Narcissists, According to Adam Grant

Why Bosses Who Hate Remote Work Might Just Be Narcissists, According to Adam Grant
03.08.2026 10

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Mark Cuban Explained Why AI Is Going to Make Your Healthcare More Expensive

Mark Cuban Explained Why AI Is Going to Make Your Healthcare More Expensive
30.07.2026 20

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A 1984 Speech Will Challenge Everything You Thought You Knew About Charisma

A 1984 Speech Will Challenge Everything You Thought You Knew About Charisma
29.07.2026 3

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The Real Lesson of Jimothy the Raccoon, According to Psychologists: We Are Starving for Nature

The Real Lesson of Jimothy the Raccoon, According to Psychologists: We Are Starving for Nature  Yes, people love Jimothy for misshapen adorability....

27.07.2026 10

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American Heart Association to Coffee Fans: Go Ahead and Have 5 Cups a Day (as Long as You Also Do This)

American Heart Association to Coffee Fans: Go Ahead and Have 5 Cups a Day (as Long as You Also Do This)  A new statement from the nation’s heart...

23.07.2026 10

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Want Unshakable Confidence? Stanford Research Says You Only Need to Master One Skill

Want Unshakable Confidence? Stanford Research Says You Only Need to Master One Skill Most people try to build confidence backwards. According to 50...

22.07.2026 5

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Why Richard Branson Says Copying His Early Morning Routine Is a Total Mistake

17.07.2026 3

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Even If You Eat Enough Veggies, You’re Probably Missing This Brain-Protecting Nutrient

Even If You Eat Enough Veggies, You’re Probably Missing This Brain-Protecting Nutrient A massive new study warns that 80 percent of us are deficient...

29.06.2026 10

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Jeff Bezos Says There Are 2 Types of Fun. Why Psychologists Say One Is the Ultimate Key to Happiness

Jeff Bezos Says There Are 2 Types of Fun. Why Psychologists Say One Is the Ultimate Key to Happiness The billionaire’s take on “Type 2 fun”...

24.06.2026 20

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The Modern World is Destroying Focus—But a New Study Shows How to Grow It Back

22.06.2026 30

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Why Tech Thinkers Say ‘Taste’ Is the Ultimate AI-Proof Skill (and 3 Ways to Grow Yours)

Why Tech Thinkers Say ‘Taste’ Is the Ultimate AI-Proof Skill (and 3 Ways to Grow Yours) OpenAI’s Greg Brockman and author Dan Pink argue that...

17.06.2026 30

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Psychologist Adam Grant: Uncertainty Is More Stressful Than Difficulty

Psychologist Adam Grant: Uncertainty Is More Stressful Than Difficulty  According to Adam Grant and six decades of research, your problem isn’t...

15.06.2026 30

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Costco Is Selling 80s-Style Boomboxes. It’s Yet Another Sign of the ‘Analog Renaissance’

Costco Is Selling 80s-Style Boomboxes. It’s Yet Another Sign of the ‘Analog Renaissance’ Costco’s oversized, gold accented boombox is yet...

12.06.2026 10

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Neuroscience Says Watching the World Cup Is Good for Your Brain. Bosses Should Pay Attention

11.06.2026 20

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A 10-Year Study Says This 1 Health Habit Matters Most for Counteracting Work Stress

29.05.2026 10

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Stanford Sleep Scientist: This 1 Sentence Mindset Shift Will Make You a Better Sleeper

Stanford Sleep Scientist: This 1 Sentence Mindset Shift Will Make You a Better Sleeper Sure, all the regular sleep hygiene advice is important, but...

28.05.2026 20

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Seth Meyers Explained How to Increase Your Chances of a Lucky Break. Science Agrees

24.05.2026 30

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3 Questions for a Happier Space Without a Big Renovation

3 Questions for a Happier Space Without a Big Renovation A design expert argues our spaces have an outsized impact on our psychology and improving...

11.05.2026 30

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Costco Brings Out the Worst in People and Psychology Explains Why

Costco Brings Out the Worst in People and Psychology Explains Why  Why do normally nice people turn into kamikaze cart drivers and sample stand hogs...

07.05.2026 20

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Neuroscience Just Discovered This Unexpected Hobby Slows Brain Aging

Neuroscience Just Discovered This Unexpected Hobby Slows Brain Aging If you want to slow brain aging you know you should exercise and eat right. But...

13.04.2026 30

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80 Percent of People Believe AI Even When It’s Totally Wrong, Alarming New Wharton Research Finds

10.04.2026 10

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What Most People Totally Misunderstand About Steve Jobs: He Was Hilarious

What Most People Totally Misunderstand About Steve Jobs: He Was Hilarious Have you ever heard the story of that time Steve Jobs mooned Al Gore? ...

09.04.2026 30

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The 5 Best Books About AI, According to AI

The 5 Best Books About AI, According to AI  Who better to ask about what books to read to better understand the current state of AI than AI itself? ...

08.04.2026 20

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Adam Grant Just Endorsed Ben Franklin’s 200-Year-Old Advice on How to Win Over Skeptics

07.04.2026 30

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Science Has Discovered Why Some People Have Irresistibly Magnetic Personalities

06.04.2026 20

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Neuroscience Discovered Exactly What Happens When Your Mind Goes Blank

Neuroscience Discovered Exactly What Happens When Your Mind Goes Blank A new study discovered exactly what’s going on in your brain when your mind...

06.04.2026 40

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Stephen Curry’s Best Marriage Advice Is Backed by Psychologists (and Divorce Lawyers)

03.04.2026 30

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A Harvard Professor’s 5-Step Plan for Better Conversations With People You Disagree With

01.04.2026 20

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An NCAA Coach Went Viral for Screaming at a Player. The Lesson Isn’t What You Think

An NCAA Coach Went Viral for Screaming at a Player. The Lesson Isn’t What You Think The much discussed moment between NCAA coach Brenda Frese and...

27.03.2026 40

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Taylor Swift, Nostalgia, and Screen Fatigue Drove More Than $1 Billion in Vinyl Sales Last Year

Taylor Swift, Nostalgia, and Screen Fatigue Drove More Than $1 Billion in Vinyl Sales Last Year Taylor Swift’s savvy marketing is fueling the boom...

26.03.2026 40

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All the Studies Showing Kids These Days Are Doing Better Than You Think

25.03.2026 70

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All the Incredible Ways Nature Changes Your Brain, According to 108 Neuroscience Studies

All the Incredible Ways Nature Changes Your Brain, According to 108 Neuroscience Studies Researchers reviewed more than 100 studies to understand how...

24.03.2026 40

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Craigslist Founder Craig Newmark Turned Down $11 Billion. The Reason Why Is a Lesson for the Rest of Us

Craigslist Founder Craig Newmark Turned Down $11 Billion. The Reason Why Is a Lesson for the Rest of Us You’ll probably never be in a position to...

23.03.2026 20

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The Epstein Files’ Terrible Writing Is a Lesson in the Psychology of Power

20.03.2026 30

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Costco Started Selling Luxury Fashion. The Response Says Something Fascinating About the Economy

19.03.2026 20

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Why You Should Stop Saving for Retirement (and Save for Freedom Instead)

18.03.2026 20

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Michael B. Jordan Says He Owes His Oscar to Journaling. Psychologists Say You Can Write Your Way to Greater Success Too

17.03.2026 20

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People Who Love Corporate BS Are Bad at Their Jobs, New Cornell Research Confirms

16.03.2026 40

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Yale Scientists: 45 Percent of People Age in Reverse. Here Is the Simple Mindset That Triggers It

13.03.2026 30

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Steve Jobs’ 10-80-10 Rule Is Even More Useful in the AI Era

Steve Jobs’ 10-80-10 Rule Is Even More Useful in the AI Era AI was a distant dream when the charismatic founder was using the 10-80-10 rule at...

12.03.2026 60

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All the Ways Reading Benefits Your Body, According to Neuroscience

All the Ways Reading Benefits Your Body, According to Neuroscience Reading books isn’t just good for your mind. It triggers profoundly relaxing...

09.03.2026 50

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MacKenzie Scott Says We Underestimate the Impact of Small Acts of Kindness. Science Agrees

MacKenzie Scott Says We Underestimate the Impact of Small Acts of Kindness. Science Agrees The philanthropist offers a hopeful vision for dark times....

03.03.2026 20

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Regularmaxxing Is TikTok’s Hot New Trend, and It’s Great News for Small Businesses 

31.01.2026 40

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The structure of this sentence is a dead giveaway that AI wrote it

14.01.2026 30

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A neuroscientist’s 5-step plan to upgrade your brain

08.01.2026 50

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