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AnimalsScientists Studied "Annoying" Cats
Could boredom be the real reason your cat won't let you sleep in?
LifeA Walk in the Park May Make You Kinder
Studies show that even brief encounters with nature can shift our mood.
HealthThe Midlife Health Penalty
Can you feel lonely even when life is full?
PsychologyAre Risk Takers Happier?
A closer look at risk taking and happiness.
LifeWhy Are Fewer Americans Having Children?
The story behind declining birth rates may be more complicated than we think.
PsychologyMore Connected, More Stressed
The same news feed that helps us feel connected to the world may also be making us feel worse.
PsychologyWho Actually Gets Attached To Chatbots?
Why some lonely people bond with AI friends and others don't.
PsychologyThe Quiet Feeling Millions Share
Nearly 4 in 10 Adults Report Feeling Lonely. Here's What Researchers Found.
AnimalsDo Cats Miss You When You're Gone?
Cats may not greet us like dogs do, but this study suggests they notice when we're gone.
LifeMore Than a Family Resemblance
Children may inherit more than their parents' genes.
LifeWhy Friendships End
Friendship breakups are common, but rarely discussed. Research reveals why friends grow apart.