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People are over confident despite errors
Business Standard: A new study suggests that overprecision is a common and robust form of overconfidence driven, at least in part, by excessive certainty in the accuracy of our judgments. The research, conducted by researchers
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Blood vessels behind eyes are secret to the age of the human brain
Times of India: The secret behind the actual age of your brain is inside your eyes. Scientists have found that the width of blood vessels in the retina, located at the back of the eye
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Why Humans Are Bad at Multitasking
LiveScience: It may not be uncommon to see someone typing out an email on their phone as they walk down the street, listen to music as they read the newspaper on the subway, or stare
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AAA Study Says Hands-Free Texting Is Still Distracting for Drivers
TIME: Using voice commands to send text messages and emails from behind the wheel, which is marketed as a safer alternative for drivers, actually is more distracting and dangerous than simply talking on a cellphone
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A Smart Answer to the Season of ‘I’m Bored’
The Wall Street Journal: When it comes to summer vacation, Victoria Lau works hard to keep her 6-year-old’s days interesting and full. The South San Francisco, Calif., stay-at-home mom sets a weekly activity plan, which
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AAA study on cell phones in cars: “Hands-free is not risk-free”
Los Angeles Times: Hands-free phone use while driving — for talking or, especially, for texting — is just plain dangerous, said researchers at the University of Utah who have studied distracted driving for more than
