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How the “Knew-It-All-Along” Effect Can Distort Your Judgment

How the “Knew-It-All-Along” Effect Can Distort Your Judgment

Hindsight bias, often called the "knew-it-all-along" phenomenon, is more than just a psychological curiosity; it has profound implications in vario...

Why a Festival’s Final Performance Can Influence How the Night Is Remembered

Why a Festival’s Final Performance Can Influence How the Night Is Remembered

Ever wonder why the last act of a music festival sticks with you? We explore the psychology of memory and how the final performance defines the entire event.

Oil slips as Saudi Arabia offers more crude via Oman; diesel near record high

Oil slips as Saudi Arabia offers more crude via Oman; diesel near record high

By Anushree Mukherjee Sept 16 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Wednesday as reports that Saudi Arabia was offering additional crude cargoes via Oman eased concerns about the scale of Middle East supply disruptions, while European diesel prices hovered near a record high.

South Korean court orders North Korea to pay $32.5 million for blowing up joint liaison office

South Korean court orders North Korea to pay $32.5 million for blowing up joint liaison office

A South Korean court has ruled that North Korea should pay the South 44.6 billion won, or about $32.5 million, for blowing up a joint liaison office between the countries in 2020

Russia’s parliamentary vote features no real opposition to Putin's policies

Russia’s parliamentary vote features no real opposition to Putin's policies

Russia’s parliamentary election features the main Kremlin’s party and nine others that all back President Vladimir Putin’s policies

Factbox-AI rivalry hangs over Trump-Xi talks

Factbox-AI rivalry hangs over Trump-Xi talks

WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The race for AI supremacy is set to hang over next week's meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington.

US, China security experts propose nuclear-style safeguards for AI risks

US, China security experts propose nuclear-style safeguards for AI risks

By Eduardo Baptista and Laurie Chen BEIJING, Sept 17 (Reuters) - An AI system that interferes with a nuclear command network or launches a military cyber operation could leave Washington or Beijing with minutes to decide whether the other government attacked, according to U.S. and Chinese security

China defence minister urges an end to 'provocative acts' to open security forum

China defence minister urges an end to 'provocative acts' to open security forum

By Mei Mei Chu BEIJING, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun urged nations on Wednesday to avoid provocative acts and curb the resurgence of regressive historical trends in remarks likely to be taken as veiled criticism of Japan.

YouTube Sports Content Fails to Boost Physical Activity Among College Students, Study Finds

YouTube Sports Content Fails to Boost Physical Activity Among College Students, Study Finds

A recent study led by Youngho Kim and Dojin An at Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Korea, indicates that engaging with sports content on YouTube does not necessarily translate into increased physical activity among college students. The research, published in Performance Enhancement & Health, surveyed university students in their 20s who consume sports content on the platform. While motivations to use YouTube sports content and technology acceptance were found to increase users' intention to engage with the content, these factors did not significantly correlate with actual sports participation. The study examined how students' motivation and their perception of YouTube's usefulness and ease of use (Technology Acceptance Model - TAM) influenced their viewing habits and real-world sports involvement. The findings suggest a disconnect between online engagement with sports and offline physical activity, highlighting that passive consumption of sports-related videos, including highlights, co...

China's Huawei forecasts billions of agents will dominate AI traffic by 2035

China's Huawei forecasts billions of agents will dominate AI traffic by 2035

By Eduardo Baptista BEIJING, Sept 16 (Reuters) - China's Huawei expects autonomous agents to account for more than 90% of global AI token traffic by 2035, requiring huge increases in computing power alongside new systems to keep independent software secure and controllable.

Boeing CEO says it is taking longer to stabilize 737 MAX output; shares slide

Boeing CEO says it is taking longer to stabilize 737 MAX output; shares slide

By Dan Catchpole and Shivansh Tiwary SEATTLE, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said on Wednesday it is taking "longer than expected" to stabilize the 737 MAX production rate at 47 jets a month, and he downplayed expectations that China would announce a large jetliner order during a

Arizona State University Psychology Students Engage in Cultural Immersion Program in Athens, Greece

Arizona State University Psychology Students Engage in Cultural Immersion Program in Athens, Greece

Arizona State University (ASU) psychology students participated in a six-week study abroad program in Athens, Greece, designed to explore how culture and environment shape human behavior. Led by Aris Karagiorgakis, an assistant teaching professor at ASU's School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, the program utilized cultural immersion as a 'living classroom.' Students enrolled in two courses, Cross-Cultural Psychology and Psychology of Religion, and were encouraged to observe and reflect on their daily lives as they adapted to different social norms and routines. This approach aimed to make the often-invisible influences of culture visible by placing students in an unfamiliar environment. Participants noted changes in their own behaviors, such as increased walking and reliance on public transportation, and engaged in local activities like practicing Greek at a neighborhood café and visiting historical sites. The program emphasized firsthand experience over traditional classroom learning to deepen understa...