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Psychology says people who keep losing their handkerchiefs aren't always careless, they may be paying attention to something more important

At first glance, this habit may seem like carelessness or poor organization. Psychology suggests a more nuanced explanation. Frequently misplacing everyday items is often linked to the way the brain manages attention, memory, and daily routines rather than to a person's intelligence or capability.

The Economic Times

Bestselling books at Matariki Weekend

A little boy goes missing at Muriwai Beach and a fast ride through small-town forestry country, cyclone damage, gangs and meth in the bestselling NZ books this holiday weekend, plus win a book about understanding how children's brains work.

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Psychology says people whose bodies start itching just as they try to sleep aren't imagining it, the brain may be amplifying normal sensations

Psychology suggests that people who feel sudden itching sensations in their bodies just before sleep aren't feeling something abnormal, it is their brain sending signals, and there may not be any skin condition.

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71 Questions Kids Asked That Left Their Parents Completely Stumped

Children often ask the best, most insightful, and out-of-the-box questions. However, parents don’t always know how to answer them. So, they stand there, panicking slightly, urging their final braincell to think of something—anything!—to say. Parents shared their funniest, weirdest, and most confusing experiences in a very relatable online thread. We’re…

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“We thought the band was over. He's crossed the line – he's gone too far”: Mastodon open up about their relationship with Brent Hinds – and the devastating brain injury that nearly ended everything

Nearly one year on from his tragic death, Bill Kelliher, Troy Sanders, and Brann Dailor discuss the highs and lows of their 25-year relationship with Hinds

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Football headers: growing evidence suggests this skill is damaging to brain health

Whether it’s at practice or during a Fifa World Cup match, football players could unknowingly be putting their brain health at risk every time they take to the field.

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Daily Word Search Game #052 (Jul 09, 2026)

Expand your vocabulary with today's Daily Word Search puzzle. Choose from Easy, Medium, or Hard difficulty levels and challenge yourself to find every hidden word in this fun and addictive word search game. New themed puzzles are added daily for word game and brain teaser fans alike. Entertainment

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Psychology explains why you open the fridge even when you’re not hungry, and what your brain is really looking for

The refrigerator acts as a psychological trigger, prompting visits beyond physical hunger. This behavior stems from hedonic hunger, which seeks pleasure and reward. External food cues influence eating decisions, overriding biological hunger signals. The habit loop of cue, routine, and reward reinforces these automatic kitchen visits. Boredom often drives these…

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CTE at 24? Former Dallas Cowboys Player's Posthumous Diagnosis Raises New Questions

A 24-year-old former NFL player was posthumously diagnosed with stage 1 CTE, raising new questions about how early the brain disease can develop.

Medical Daily

How Monarch Butterflies Use the Sun as a Compass to Navigate 4,000 Kilometres of Migration

A Clock Inside the AntennaThe monarch butterfly does not simply fly toward the sun. That would leave it hopelessly off course as the sun arcs across the sky from east to west. Instead, the butterfly compensates for the sun's movement by running it against an internal clock, a circadian timer…

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Feeling More Anxious Than Ever? Your Doomscrolling Habit May Be Playing a Bigger Role Than You Think

Doomscrolling may be doing more than wasting time. Experts explain how excessive negative news consumption can affect anxiety, sleep, attention, and mental health.

Medical Daily

Psychology says people who are scared of cockroaches, bugs or house lizard aren't weak: What this behavior means, the psychology behind it, and what studies explain

Psychology says people who are scared of cockroaches, bugs or house lizard aren't always reacting without reason. Psychology explains that fear of insects and reptiles can develop through evolution, learning, personal experiences, and the brain's response to possible danger. This article explains what psychology says, why this behavior happens, which…

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Internet jumps on Trump after his gaffes at NATO meetings: ‘His brain is mush’

Democratic lawmakers mocked Trump for mistakenly calling Iran the ‘Islamic Republic of Japan’

The Independent UK

We remember little to nothing of early childhood — and a recent mouse study may help explain why

Early in life, neural networks in the brain's memory center are highly connected, and they are only later refined into precise systems, a mouse study finds.

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What Is CTE? Former Cowboys Star Marshawn Kneeland Found to Have Brain Disease After Death By Suicide

Marshawn Kneeland, a former NFL player, was diagnosed with early-stage CTE posthumously, raising concerns about the impact of repeated head injuries in American football.

The Conversation

How can you be tired yet wired? Blame your stone-age brain

The clock reads 2:13am. You are exhausted. Your eyes ache, your body feels heavy and the alarm is already beginning to loom over the night, yet your brain refuses to let go. Instead, thoughts arrive in waves. Did you send that email? What if you forgot something important? Perhaps now…

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'I'm Not Brain Dead': Mitch McConnell Calls GOP Allies From Hospital Bed After Leaked 911 Audio Reveals Cardiac Arrest

A hospitalised Mitch McConnell continues Senate duties, countering online health rumours. Conversations with senior Republicans affirm his engagement in national matters despite speculation.

The Times of India

Inspired by the loss of his daughter to brain cancer, a Canadian father has raised more than C$1.6 million for research and received London's first-ever Order of London award

Losing his 33-year-old daughter Allison to brain cancer changed Wayne Dunn's life in ways he never imagined. What began as a family's heartbreaking loss gradually became a mission to help others facing the same disease. The London, Ontario, philanthropist launched the Dunn with Cancer Run in Allison's memory, transforming personal…

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Former Dallas Cowboys Player Marshawn Kneeland Was Posthumously Diagnosed with CTE

Newly released findings confirmed former Dallas Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland was diagnosed with CTE after his death at age 24. The case adds to growing evidence that the degenerative brain disease can develop in athletes far younger than previously recognized.

The Conversation

What happens inside a tennis player’s brain as they try to return a 148mph serve?

The fastest serve so far at this year’s Wimbledon tennis championships was struck by the Argentinian Thiago Agustín Tirante on the opening day.

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The rise of blue-space therapy: how the sea is helping people deal with trauma, anxiety and addiction

‘Sea cures’ are not new but the idea that exposure to oceans, rivers and lakes can be medicine for the brain is gaining traction

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What Your Eating Speed Secretly Reveals About You

Have you ever noticed someone finishing an entire meal while everyone else is still halfway through theirs? Maybe that person is you. For some people, eating quickly is simply the result of a busy schedule. But psychologists say our eating habits can sometimes reveal interesting clues about the way we…

The Economic Times

Psychology says you might be jinxing your own goals by talking about them too soon, why announcing your plans can reduce motivation

Announcing ambitions can sometimes reduce the drive to achieve them. Receiving praise for intentions creates a false sense of accomplishment. This psychological effect stems from the brain experiencing a premature reward. Research shows public acknowledgment can widen the intention-behavior gap. Therefore, focusing on action over announcement is crucial for success.

The Economic Times

Psychology explains why people seek closure after breakups and why moving on often feels so difficult

Breakups cause mental discomfort as the brain dislikes uncertainty and unresolved endings. Recalling breakups activates brain regions associated with physical pain, explaining heartbreak's ache. Rumination prolongs sadness and anxiety, trapping individuals in cycles of self-blame. True healing often stems from personal acceptance and self-compassion, not external validation. Moving on involves…

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