Open-Plan Offices Were Meant to Get You Talking. Face-to-Face Talk Fell 70%
When one big firm tore down its walls, staff sent 56% more emails. If you hot-desk a few days a week, that matters more now.
Modern Life
Work, technology, money habits and the way we live now.
That Scary Screen Time Number on Your Phone Tells You Less Than You Think
Across 355,358 teenagers, tech use was linked to wellbeing about as much as eating potatoes. The bigger story is what, when and who.
Nearly 1 in 4 Young Adults Never Answer Calls. The One You Dread Is Kinder Than You Think
In one experiment, people who swapped an email for a call felt closer to an old friend, and no more awkward. Here’s how to pick up.
Your Silent Phone on the Desk Might Be Draining Your Focus. The Evidence Is Messier
A famous 2017 study said a phone in sight dulls the mind. Two meta-analyses and England’s new school phone rules put that claim on trial.
Your Phone Didn’t Buzz. Your Brain Did, and Scientists Have Traced the Clues
Up to 96% of stressed junior doctors feel buzzes that never happened. The culprits are expectation, worry and pressure, and most can be quietened.
It’s 11pm and You’re Still Reading Bad News. Here’s What Your Brain Is Doing, Hour by Hour
Researchers found 16.5% of adults have a news habit that looks like a problem. The fix isn’t deleting every app.
The Thrill of Your New Phone Fades in Weeks. Here’s How to Make Joy Last Longer
In one 1978 study, lottery winners enjoyed breakfast and compliments less than people who never won. The fix is cheaper than you think.
Monday Feels Like a Clean Slate for a Reason. Here’s How to Use It on Any Day
Gym visits jump 47% when a new term starts. Newer studies show when that reset works, when it fizzles, and how to make your own.
Everything Takes Longer Than You Think. Psychologists Have Known Why Since 1979
Students guessed 34 days for their thesis and took 56. The fix isn’t more willpower: it’s a habit borrowed from megaproject planners.
Your Sunday Dread Is Real, but Monday Is No Worse Than Tuesday. Here’s What Helps
A five-minute list, written at the right moment, helped people fall asleep about ten minutes faster in one sleep-lab study.