The psychological impact of COVID-19 isolation, as explained by scientists
Staying connected to your community is more important than ever before.
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Why are we obsessed with Instagram's ‘What are you?’ filters?
Gimme some of that sweet risk-free quantifiable personality data.
Microsoft and Ninja Theory are making games to fight mental illness
The Insight Project will study the use of gaming, technology and neuroscience.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Narbis smart glasses punish distraction by turning opaque
They reward focus and relaxation with a clear view.
The co-founder of Masterclass wants people to try college courses online
Outlier.org wants to teach you Psychology and Calculus for $400 per module.
How NASA keeps its astronauts safe and sane in space
The rigors of interplanetary travel are not for everybody.
Study suggests Facebook users are happier if they leave for a month
They also find themselves using it less when they come back.
Bots on Amazon's task service may be souring psych studies
Mechanical Turk may need more safeguards to be used as a scientific tool.
Your smartphone is a 'security blanket' for your social life
Even when you're not looking at it.
Facebook tackles the question of whether social media is bad for us
Its research suggests it all depends on how you use it.
Bad experiences on Facebook have real-world consequences
Researchers at Brown University believe there's a real link between Facebook bullying and depression.
New algorithm finds signs of depression in your Instagram feed
Blue is more than just a filter.
Pokemon Go's mental health benefits are real
"The research is really, really clear on this."
Brain testing app will help diagnose mental health issues
Don't be afraid when it tells you that you're totally average.
A virtual reality game that's good for you and scientist-approved
This small indie game could be the Xanax of VR.
QWERTY keyboards change how you feel about words
Right-side dominant words make you happier.
Melomind's brain-soothing helmet gets redesigned for 2016
Is it more effective than sitting quietly in a dark room for 20 minutes? Who can say?
