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Narcissism.

UK ranks among least narcissistic nations while US fails to crack top 10

Britons are among the least self-absorbed people in the world, ranking 51st…
Rage Against The Machine.

US pop lyrics turn angry and simple as listeners seek escape from crises

Popular music in the United States has become increasingly stressful, negative and…
Video games.

Boys wired for gaming addiction as dopamine loops hook one in 10

The competitive rush of gaming is rewiring the reward centres of young…
Yuval Noah Harari

Harari warns US corporate law loopholes could create ‘alien’ AI oligarchs

Artificial intelligence has evolved into an “alien intelligence” that could exploit American…
Imagine a better boss.

Daydream believing a better boss can actually work, brain scans reveal

Employees dreading their next performance review might have a new secret weapon:…
Japanese squatters.

Japanese squatters prove democracy is built with a hammer and nails

True political autonomy isn’t forged in protest marches, but in the mundane…
Decoding sarcasm.

Understanding sarcasm and white lies rely on three hidden brain skills

Understanding whether “lovely weather” denotes sunshine or a sarcastic comment about the…
AI headphones.

Smart headphones mute strangers by learning the rhythm of your voice

Noisy rooms often make conversation impossible, but new AI headphones can now…
Caregivers.

Internet acts as vital digital ‘bridge’ to combat caregiver loneliness

While excessive screen time is often blamed for isolating younger generations, new…
Digital death.

Digital ghosts blur line between life and death as AI distorts grief

Artificial intelligence is fundamentally reframing human mortality, with “virtual continuations” of the…