The feeling of awe and planetary connection experienced by astronauts observing Earth from low space orbit is known as the “overview effect,” a term coined by Frank White, the author of numerous books on space exploration and science.
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Living and working under the sea fills aquanauts with wonder and awe—the phenomenon is called the 'underview effect'
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Why Waiting in Line Makes Stuff Seem More Valuable
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Whether it’s cronuts, ramen burgers, or loaded Instagram-friendly ice cream…
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On the nose: Reddit users report self-image struggles after years of exposure to Eurocentric beauty standards online
New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research has explored how facial filters, pop culture and centuries-old stereotypes are shaping how people see their faces. The study investigated the way the nose is represented on social media, and how this…
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Can justice happen on a laptop? Study says yes
As courts increasingly turn to virtual proceedings, jurors who deliberate online may be just as attentive, engaged, and fair-minded as those who meet face-to-face, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
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Study finds most college students rebounded after pandemic, but to varying degrees
New research from Michigan State University finds that in the four years after the COVID-19 pandemic upended campus life, the majority of college students successfully bounced back. Students experienced rising life satisfaction and declining…
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