Behaviour/Psychology

The problem with P(doom)

Worries about the existential threat posed by rogue AI - as depicted in the movie I,Robot - are making headlines but predicting when the doomsday scenario will happen is hard to pin down, says the writer.

I want to hold her hand

In old age, the act of holding hands is partly an act of pride – and defiance. We can last. Our hands prove it, says the writer.

The rules of AI etiquette

The human touch remains important even as AI use gains ground in the workplace, says the writer.

Ghosted? How to get over the silence

The sadness and hurt of being ghosted can linger because of the lack of explanation and closure.

Are we developing a distaste for effort?

The latest PISA study has uncovered a rise in the share of students who admit to giving up doing homework if it was too long.

How ADHD changes as you age

Researchers are learning more about the ways ADHD changes with age, when symptoms can emerge, disappear and evolve.

Fleming puts England identity at heart of test rebuild

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - New Zealan Nets - McLean Park, Napier, New Zealand & Nelson Park, Napier, New Zealand - 19/3/08 New Zealand's Stephen Fleming during nets Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Jason O'Brien Livepic/File Photo

The perils of headphones in the office

Headphones at work may boost productivity, but recent research shows they can leave a less positive impression on others.

'Suffering' Spurs will win many games when they finally click, De Zerbi says

Soccer Football - Carabao Cup - Third Round - Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - September 15, 2026 Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto de Zerbi before the match REUTERS/Scott Heppell

Only children in China prefer to marry other only children

Couples at a collective wedding ceremony in Shenyang. In China’s cut-throat marriage market, cars, houses and savings are all topics for a first date. More offbeat is the number of siblings.

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