Something You Should Know

Your name is one of the first things people learn about you—but it may also influence how they judge you. Research suggests that people with names that are harder to pronounce can face subtle disadvan...

9 Apr 48min

Everyone faces setbacks—moments when things don’t go as planned, when stress builds, or when life just feels heavier than it should. The difference is, some people seem to recover quickly, while other...

7 Apr 26min

You can spend $5 on a bottle of wine—or $5,000. But is one really that much better than the other? Or could something else be shaping what you taste in that glass? Researchers have taken a closer look...

6 Apr 49min

Apologizing seems like the obvious thing to do when you’ve done something wrong. It’s supposed to make things right—and make you feel better. But interestingly, there’s something else that can feel ev...

4 Apr 47min

You’ve heard it a thousand times: too much sugar is bad for you. But what does that actually mean? What is sugar really doing inside your body that makes it so harmful—and why is it so hard to cut bac...

2 Apr 48min

Almost everyone has experienced déjà vu—that strange, fleeting feeling that what’s happening right now has somehow already happened before. It can be subtle or intensely vivid, sometimes even a little...

31 Mar 27min

That eerie feeling that someone is watching you—even when no one is there—can be surprisingly convincing. It feels almost like a sixth sense. But where does that sensation come from, and can you actua...

30 Mar 49min

When you walk up to a table with a group of people, you probably pick a seat without thinking much about it. But where you sit can subtly shape how others perceive you and how the interaction unfolds....

28 Mar 50min