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Postmodern beliefs linked to left-wing authoritarianism

New research in Applied Cognitive Psychology explores the relationship between postmodern beliefs, psychological distress, and left-wing authoritarianism. The study found that individuals with strong postmodern beliefs are more likely to exhibit authoritarian tendencies, particularly when their levels of psychological distress…

Unmet needs in relationships linked to social media addiction and phubbing

A recent study published in Frontiers in Psychology explored the relationship between the satisfaction of basic psychological needs in romantic relationships, social media addiction, and phubbing (the act of prioritizing a smartphone over face-to-face communication). Researchers found that when basic…

How to get a perfect salt ring deposit in your pasta pot

Physicist Mathieu Souzy of the University Twente was enjoying an evening of pasta and board games with several colleagues when the conversation turned to how adding salt to a pasta pot to make it boil faster can leave a white…