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How to Balance a Schedule and Be Successful

Well, success is a planed thing is not something that comes imediatlly but something we can build over time. Good reputation and money is the result of good success. Respecting the laws, the rulers, and the other are truelly signs of succees. For young adults,m finding balance between part-time work and studies can be...

The Science of Love

Science offers insights into various aspects of romantic love, shedding light on the physiological, psychological, and social dimensions of this complex phenomenon. Here are some key findings:Brain Chemistry: Studies have shown that falling in love triggers the release of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin, which are associated with pleasure, bonding, and happiness.Attachment...

Three Core Elements of Romantic Love

Credit: Unsplash.Love, often described as a many-splendored thing, proves challenging to define, a difficulty shared by both researchers and the general public. Cultural nuances play a role, and psychological theories on romantic love are diverse, as highlighted by Chen, Xia, and Dunne (2024) in their exploration of how individuals define love in everyday contexts.Love,...

Do You Know Who Invented Math?

Credit:Unsplash / Dan Cristian Pădureț.Carl Friedrich Gauss famously declared mathematics the "queen of the sciences." However, as history's renowned mathematician, he might have been slightly biased. Ask a physicist, and she might retort with the provocative analogy that "physics is to mathematics what sex is to masturbation."But regardless of whether mathematics wears the crown, it undoubtedly stands...

Decoding Humor: How Gender Influences Our Sense of Comedy

The source of those smiles? A timeless cartoon exploring the intricacies of romance. Credit: Omar Lopez/Unsplash.A recent study delves into the intriguing question of whether gender plays a role in shaping our sense of humor. Published in the Humor journal, the findings reveal notable similarities and differences in what men and women find amusing.Study...

Scientists are Close to Creating a Male Birth Control Pill. Will Men Embrace it?

Credit: DepositphotosResearchers in the United Kingdom are currently testing the first male contraceptive pill. This raises the question of whether men are willing to actively participate or if they prefer women to continue shouldering the entire burden of deciding when and whether to reproduce.Historically, women have borne the predominant burden of preventing pregnancy, often...

Ancient Aquifer Unearthed: Italy’s Monumental Fossil Water Reservoir

A finding of an extensive reservoir of 'fossil' water in Sicily could contribute to addressing the severe water scarcity issues in Southern Europe and Northern Africa.A recent publication in the journal Communications Earth & Environment unveiled the presence of an immense underground reservoir of freshwater beneath the Iblean Mountains in Sicily. This ancient aquifer,...

COP28 Endorses a Path for the Gradual Phase-Out of Fossil Fuels

Announcement of the agreement at COP28. AMR ALFIKYWell beyond the COP 28 deadline, representatives from over 200 countries have finally reached an historic agreement for a transition away from fossil fuels. The approved text calls for a fair, orderly, and equitable transition in energy systems, accelerating action in this crucial decade to achieve carbon...

Greeting Strangers can Boost Happiness

Credit: DepositphotosA group of psychologists from Sabanci University in Turkey, collaborating with a researcher from the University of Sussex in the U.K., discovered that individuals experiencing increased life satisfaction resulted from simply greeting strangers they came across.Their study, published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science, involved surveying two extensive groups of people...

Why Your Perception of the Future May Differ from What You Assume

The reasons behind why individuals depict the past, present, and future in varying ways remain uncertain among scientists. Image Credit: Unspluash.Contemplating the future invites us to consider its spatial location—Is it in front, behind, or above? Cultural backgrounds are pivotal in shaping these perceptions, influencing whether one envisions themselves striding towards it or glimpsing...