Imagine you're shopping online. You see products popping up, disappearing, and changing places. These movements are like signals, telling us stories about what's happening in the e-commerce world. Researchers have found a way to make sense of these signals using something called Signal Temporal Logi
Young adults, aged 18 to 35, are a unique group. They're not kids anymore, but they're not quite adults either. This makes them different from older adults in how they behave and what they need. A recent study looked into how the time of day young adults exercise affects their overall activity level
Different countries in Latin America reacted to COVID-19 in different ways. Exactly how did this affect the prevention measures citizens took? People from Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico were asked about their actions during the pandemic. The interviews happened from September 2020 to
Ever wondered why some older folks fall for scams? It's not just about them as individuals but the risks they take. Imagine this: a senior citizen enters random sweepstakes or picks up every unknown call. This puts the individual in a potential dangerous situation. This risky behavior gives
Have you ever wondered how researchers keep track of your habits with smartphones? Well, new technology where you able to to log every movement from a persons everyday life in real time Things like walking, running or even sleeping. This called Ecological Momentary Assessment i. e EMA Young people,
Intuition is common in our experience. It is our internal gut feeling about things and has a massive role in our impulses. But it seems that intuition is connected to how we perceive time. Or rather, how we mess up our perception of time. You see, when we feel happy, sad, or meh, our brains can mak
The APPROACH pilot study looked at how well people with cancer could use a smartphone app and extra support to get more exercise. They used a simple app called NHS Active 10, which helped them track their steps and encouraged them to walk faster. On top of that, participants got calls and helpful pr
Humans have long believed in gods that care about our morals. The reason for this has been debated, with some saying these beliefs help societies grow and encourage teamwork. But recent evidence suggests that these beliefs aren't just for big groups and might not always boost cooperation. Belief i
Baby white sturgeons, known as larvae, are facing new challenges in a warming world, and recent studies have shown that the temperature while they're developing can change how they act later in life. These sturgeons live in big rivers and estuaries along the Pacific coast of North America, and
A lot of companies use pay-for-performance (P4P) plans to motivate their employees. These can be given as rewards, or bonuses, or as penalties, or losses, based on performance. It's interesting because people typically dislike losing out more than they enjoy earning extra. This is a well-known conce
