Compatible seabirds may make better parents, but personality clashes can lead to family tragedy and ‘divorce’: Black legged kittiwakes often mate for life. Frank Fichtmueller/Shutterstock Is there anything worse than a disappointing first date? It is particularly disheartening when a potential partnership that had so much promise turns out to be one big personality clash. …
Elon Musk is an ‘engineer’ but Bill Gates is a ‘leader’ – new research shows founder personality can dictate startup success: From Elon Musk’s supreme confidence to Jeff Bezos’ ability to make smart decisions under pressure, some of the most successful entrepreneurs are known for their distinctive personalities. But these traits aren’t just interesting side …
How we uncovered the shared personality profile of violent extremists: Ex-Proud Boys chairman Enrique Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years in prison for "seditious conspiracy" following the 2021 United States Capitol attack. Tony Prato/Shutterstock Violent extremism – be it political or religious – is a persistent global problem, which has escalated considerably in the US …
People with personality disorders are more likely to sign up for psychology studies – here’s why that’s a problem: solarseven/Shutterstock Many psychological studies rely on participants to give up their time to take part in experiments or complete questionnaires. They take part because they get paid or because they are required to as part of …
Bad hangovers? Why genetics, personality and coping mechanisms can make a difference: Even if you drink the same amount, it's likely your hangover will be different from your friends. Prostock-studio/ Shutterstock After a good night out you may not be surprised when you wake up feeling rough the next morning. But what may surprise you …
The darkness of Boris Johnson: a psychologist on the prime minister’s unpalatable personality traits: Shutterstock In all the chaos that characterises the administration of Boris Johnson, it’s sometimes difficult to understand why the prime minister behaves the way he does. Why does he never really apologise or admit mistakes? Most recently, Johnson continues to insist …
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Future evolution: from looks to brains and personality, how will humans change in the next 10,000 years?: Where's next for Homo Sapiens? Shutterstock READER QUESTION: If humans don’t die out in a climate apocalypse or asteroid impact in the next 10,000 years, are we likely to evolve further into a more advanced species than what …
Birds’ feeding habits are affected by their personality and self-control – new research: James O’Neill / UCC, Author provided For a long while, it was assumed that only humans have personalities or can exercise self-control. Now, biologists are beginning to discover that birds and other wild animals share these traits with humans. We explored how …
How forest elephants move depends on water, humans, and also their personality: African forest elephant in Lekoli River, Odzala-Kokoua National Park, Cuvette-Ouest Region, Republic of the Congo. Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images African forest elephants roam the dense rainforests of West and Central Africa where they subsist largely on a diet of fruit. …
South Africa in the news: ANC’s personality fights are individual faces of a perpetual, vicious contestation for power: South African politics, dominated as ever by the ANC, appears to now be consumed by a conflict between President Cyril Ramaphosa and ANC Secretary-General Ace Magashule. However, even a cursory …: “South Africa” – BingNews Cape Town …
South Africa in the news: ANC’s personality fights are individual faces of a perpetual, vicious contestation for power: South African politics, dominated as ever by the ANC, appears to now be consumed by a conflict between President Cyril Ramaphosa and ANC Secretary-General Ace Magashule. However, even a cursory …: “South Africa” – BingNews Kenyan passport …
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How we discovered that VR can profile your personality: Mark Nazh/Shutterstock Virtual reality (VR) has the power to take us out of our surroundings and transport us to far-off lands. From a quick round of golf, to fighting monsters or going for a skydive, all of this can be achieved from the comfort of your …
Are autistic personality tests reliable?: Shutterstock/jannoon028 Autism has been a subject of ever increasing interest over the last 20 years. It has been the subject of popular TV shows, novels and numerous studies looking at everything from sensory experiences to mental health in autism. As a result, there is a growing need for efficient and …
Obese dogs could have similar ‘personality’ traits to overweight humans – new study: Shutterstock We’re all told we need to eat healthier and exercise more to combat obesity, but did you know that there’s also an obesity epidemic among pets, at least in the West? Between 39% and 59% of pet dogs in Europe, Australia …
Why education is embracing Facebook-style personality profiling for schoolchildren: Shutterstock The recent Cambridge Analytica scandal concerned the alleged psychographic profiling of millions of Facebook users without their knowledge. Its controversial actions reflect the wider aspirations of the data analytics industry to see into the hidden depths of people. But this focus on personality measurement is …
What your brain structure says about your personality: Research can help explain why we get more chilled out as we age. Ruslan Guzov/Shutterstock From toe length to handwriting and sleeping position, there have been countless studies linking various features with specific personality traits. But these are of course just associations between incidental features – which …