Why do some gay men feel more attractive or noticed when they travel, especially on apps like Grindr? New research suggests it is not just confidence or a change of scenery. It is about how being in a new place changes how others see you.

A new study reveals that personal values like universalism and tradition serve as psychological anchors for public opinion during high-stakes crises. When these core principles align with a specific stance, they create a sense of internal certainty that makes individuals significantly more resistant to changing their minds over time. Ultimately, these deeply held motivations predict long-term stability and shifts in opinion more effectively than political ideology or demographics alone.

If you can’t get no satisfaction, then maybe it’s because happiness does not only stem from pleasure or a meaningful existence. Instead, a new Simon Fraser University study suggests that freedom is the key to happiness.  

Researchers found that while positive feelings and pleasure are important, autonomy and the freedom to make your own choices is a better gauge of happiness.