PSYCHOLOGY

Jun 20 2026CRIME

A Look Behind Seattle’s Dark Exhibit on Serial Killers

Seattle now hosts a pop-up exhibit that drags visitors into the twisted minds of some of history’s most notorious killers. The display promises to show how these criminals think—and how detectives piece together clues to stop them. Instead of just reading about cases, people walk through 20 themed r

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Jun 18 2026SPORTS

Thrill Seekers: Why the Risk Remains

Extreme sports fans keep chasing danger even after several deaths. A single weekend saw three separate accidents that made headlines. One incident involved a group of skydivers who, instead of landing in the open air, crashed into an airport fence. Twelve people lost their lives. Another tr

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Jun 16 2026HEALTH

Forensic workers after a plane crash: the unseen struggles

Nine months after the Jeju Air crash in Muan that killed 179 people, a new study turns attention to the mental health of the forensic investigators who worked on the scene. These workers spent weeks identifying bodies and collecting evidence in the wreckage. Experts have long warned that jobs like t

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Jun 16 2026SCIENCE

Dark Humor Fans Might Have an Edge in Problem-Solving

New research suggests a link between enjoying dark humor and higher intelligence. In a study of 156 adults with varied backgrounds, those who liked jokes about death, disease, or suffering scored better on both verbal and visual IQ tests. They were also less aggressive than others who couldn’t toler

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Jun 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Why Dads Love Bad Jokes (And Why That’s Actually Smart)

Dad jokes might seem like a cringe-worthy habit, but research suggests they’re more than just eye rolls in disguise. Studies looking at humor in parenting found that these pun-filled, often silly jokes could actually help dads bond with their kids. The key isn’t the joke itself—it’s the way it break

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Jun 16 2026HEALTH

How people make sense of tough life events after a crisis

When big shocks happen, people don’t just react—they try to fit the event into their life story. After the Paris attacks in 2015, researchers noticed that some people kept thinking about what happened long after it was over. This isn’t just random overthinking; it’s a way to understand how the event

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Jun 14 2026SCIENCE

Who gets seen as the real victim in disputes?

People often twist who counts as the victim in conflicts, and new studies show how this trick changes how outsiders judge both sides. In five separate tests with nearly three thousand participants, researchers gave volunteers short news-style stories where someone was clearly named the victim—or whe

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Jun 06 2026LIFESTYLE

Small daily choices that boost happiness

Research shows happiness isn’t one big moment but many small daily choices. Two habits keep showing up across cultures: kindness and movement. Kindness works like a happiness multiplier. A study had people from almost 30 countries try one week of small kind acts—helping friends, strangers, even the

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Jun 01 2026SPORTS

Why We Follow Our Teams

Sports fans are people who keep their eyes on the game and feel all kinds of emotions. They do it because life can be dull, chaotic or lonely. When we watch a match, something fun happens that makes us forget everyday problems. The second reason is order. Sports have a calendar: playoffs

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May 31 2026HEALTH

How Therapy Helps People Who Have Broken the Law

Research shows that the bond between a patient and therapist can shape how well therapy works. But does this connection matter for people in the justice system? A review looked at studies to find out. They searched big databases for articles on therapy with people who had committed crimes. They pick

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