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Research

Zoning Out or Zoning In: How Aimless Wandering Trains the Brain

Today’s fast-paced life does not allow us to waste time by mindlessly drifting or walking around physically. But science in neuroscience suggests otherwise. A 2025 HHMI and Janelia Research Campus research discovered that when mice were allowed to explore an

Research

The Cost of Staying Up Late: How Chronotype Impacts Cognitive Aging

Not all minds are wired to rise with the sun. While some spring out of bed full of energy, others thrive in the quiet hum of late nights. These natural preferences, known as chronotypes, influence not just daily productivity but

News

9 Smart Preparation Strategies for MA Clinical Psychology (RCI Recognized)

MA Clinical Psychology is a new 2-year master’s program launched by RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India), mainly focused on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Its main purpose is to combine theoretical knowledge with

Health

Geropsychology in India: Addressing Cognitive Decline, Loneliness, and Ageism 

India is one of the fastest-growing countries in the world, where the elderly population is also expanding drastically. When an individual reaches old age, they face various new challenges both physically and mentally. Many of these difficulties include memory problems,

Awareness Health

Addiction Psychology and Relapse Prevention: Trauma-Informed Approaches to Substance Use Disorders

Addiction, in psychological terms, is defined as a chronic and relapsing disorder characterised by compulsive substance use and an intense desire to seek drugs, despite the negative consequences. It results in uncontrollable behaviours that can harm health, relationships, and overall

News

How the Cerebellum Shapes Children’s Empathy and Social Understanding

When we think of the brain, most of us picture the large, wrinkly cerebrum—the part responsible for thinking, memory, and actions. But tucked away at the back of the brain, under the cerebrum, is a smaller yet powerful structure called

Health

How Legal Frameworks Overlook People with ADHD and Borderline IQ  

Ever found yourself wondering, “Surely the law must safeguard everybody equally”?  For neurotypical individuals, that may be comforting. But for those with ADHD and borderline intellectual capacity (IQ 70–85), experienced reality is sharply divergent. These individuals are at a double

Life Style Relationship

Friendships Across the Lifespan: What Keeps Relationships Strong Over Time 

When we talk about friendship, we often hear that it’s someone who has your back, someone who listens without judgment, someone you can be your true self with, someone you can count on no matter what. While friendship is all that,

Technology

AI Chatbots for People with Disabilities: Bridging the Accessibility Gap 

Smart cities, chapter one of our series. Given that more and more of our lives are taking place online, tools like ChatGPT have incredible potential to create a more inclusive world and enable disabled people to lead more independent lives.

Education

Psychology Behind Effective Learning  

Ever wonder why some lessons click, and others fly right over your head? It’s not magic; it’s the psychology of learning. Getting a handle on how we learn isn’t just for teachers; it’s vital for anyone who wants to absorb information