When it comes to picking studies worth reading, what scientists deem an interesting science article might be perceived differently by a person who's clueless about the field or has no interest in it. However, numerous interesting research studies have been conducted in the past that explored relatively uncommon, in fact, weird research topics and made some pretty interesting discoveries. No matter one's alma mater or level of education, the many cool studies conducted in the past can certainly spark one's interest in the field of research.
There's always a set objective behind interesting scientific studies: either to prove/refute a hypothesis, achieve a set-out goal, or simply see what happens. In fact, some of the most significant scientific breakthroughs were made "by accident" when individuals aimed for entirely different outcomes with their trials. For example, Chinese alchemists tried to find an elixir for eternal life yet accidentally developed gunpowder. Either way, while the field of research may seem monotonous, it's never fruitless, whether it's clinical drug trials or interesting psychology studies studying human patterns.
Below, we've compiled the many interesting studies we found on the internet that might spark your interest in the research field. And if you would like to learn more about either study, we have also attached the links to the interesting research articles so you can check them out yourself. Make sure to upvote the studies you found the most fascinating, and let us know in the comments whether you know any more interesting research paper topics!
#1
Because there are so many different reasons why people put off doing things, procrastination is seen to be a complicated psychological behavior. Although it is sometimes blamed on "laziness," research indicates that worry, sadness, a fear of failing, or reliance on ethereal ideals are more likely to be to blame.
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63points
#2
According to a study, starting high school one hour later than usual allowed pupils to sleep for at least half an hour longer and was linked to decreased drowsiness and improved academic performance.
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54points
#3
According to research, even those who have never seen a gesture and are congenitally blind when speaking nonetheless produce hand gestures as regularly and similarly to sighted individuals. Even when speaking with another blind person, they will gesture.
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53points
#4
According to a study, most American dog owners are prepared to call it quits with their partner if the dog doesn't like them. And honestly, we don't blame them.
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50points
#5
According to a Stanford study, profanity and honesty have a positive correlation. Individuals and groups who swear frequently were found to be more trustworthy.
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49points
#6
The study that originated the concept of the alpha wolf, often used by people to justify violent behavior, was based on a disproven model which utilized just a few wolves kept in captivity. Its originator spent years trying to dispel the myth.
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48points
#7
Using a formula developed by analyzing songs from 50 years, it was discovered that Electric Light Orchestra's "Mr. Blue Sky" is the happiest song ever.
48points
#8
Researchers have found that bats frequently argue with one another and address each other as individuals.
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48points
#9
A 2011 study discovered that people with high levels of social anxiety also had higher levels of empathy. According to the study, having a high level of compassion may make socially anxious people more perceptive and aware of other people's emotional states.
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47points
#10
The 75-year Harvard Grant Study, the longest study of humans ever conducted, discovered that doing chores as a young child is a key factor in later career success.
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46points
#11
A study found that strict parents can make their children more apt liars. Apparently, kids who are afraid of telling the truth and the consequences it might bring pick up more deceitful habits to keep out of trouble.
42points
#12
According to a recent University of Kansas study, it takes approximately 50 hours of social interaction to develop a casual friendship, another 40 hours to become "real" friends, and a total of 200 hours to build a close relationship.
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42points
#13
Studies have shown that sadists, narcissists, or psychopaths are frequently found among internet trolls. According to one of the research, there is a high correlation between sadism and online harassment to the point that trolls could be considered "prototypical everyday sadists."
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42points
#14
According to Harvard research, hiring one highly productive "toxic worker" negatively impacts a company's bottom line more than hiring a group of less productive yet cooperative employees.
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40points
#15
Harvard and Columbia's researchers concluded that sarcasm encourages creative thinking because it forces both the expresser and the recipient to get past the discrepancy between the literal and intended meanings of the sarcastic remarks.
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40points
#16
According to a 2011 UC Berkeley study, drivers of Mercedes and BMW were roughly five times more likely to cut off other drivers than those of non-luxury vehicles.
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40points
#17
According to NASA researchers, a perfect nap lasts precisely 26 minutes, and an optimal one should last between 20–30 minutes.
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39points
#18
The prevalence of autism is not increasing. According to studies, changes in how doctors define "autism" are to blame for the apparent rise in autistic diagnoses.
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38points
#19
Apparently, during an eclipse, bees stop buzzing. Researchers used tiny microphones dangling among flowers to capture bee buzzing during the 2017 North American eclipse. Until just before totality, the bees were buzzing around and making noise. However, all the bees suddenly stopped buzzing as the eclipse occurred.
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36points
#20
According to studies, increased Facebook use is strongly associated with lower life satisfaction and a higher risk of depression.
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36points