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Ariana Grande ends Eternal Sunshine Tour in tears, signaling a long break from the spotlight
entertainment2 days ago

Ariana Grande ends Eternal Sunshine Tour in tears, signaling a long break from the spotlight

Ariana Grande cried through tears at the finale of her Eternal Sunshine Tour in London, closing a 41-show run at the O2 Arena while thanking fans and signaling a planned break from public life; her team had previously announced she would step back from visibility amid ongoing scrutiny, a pause that followed her withdrawal from the West End revival of Sunday in the Park with George and broader public spotlight concerns.

via Page Six|
#ariana-grande#entertainment#eternal-sunshine-tour
'The View' Conservative Co-Host Alyssa Farah Griffin Shares She Has Cried Multiple Times Behind the Scenes
entertainment1 year ago

'The View' Conservative Co-Host Alyssa Farah Griffin Shares She Has Cried Multiple Times Behind the Scenes

Alyssa Farah Griffin, a Republican co-host on ABC's The View, revealed she has cried at least six times backstage due to the show's heated discussions, highlighting the emotional toll of political debate on the set. Despite the stress, she considers the job great and appreciates support from her colleagues.

via The Daily Beast|
#alyssa-farah-griffin#entertainment#political-opinions
"Chemical in Women's Tears Linked to Reduced Male Aggression"
science-and-health2 years ago

"Chemical in Women's Tears Linked to Reduced Male Aggression"

A study published in Plos Biology found that female tears contain a chemical that significantly reduces male aggression. The research, which involved male participants sniffing tears while playing a rigged video game, showed a 44% decrease in aggressive behavior compared to when they sniffed saline. The study suggests that this chemical reaction may have evolved to protect infants, as babies are unable to verbally communicate and are at risk of aggression. The findings align with studies on rodents and dogs, indicating a broader biological function of tears in reducing aggression and facilitating caregiving across species.

via Deseret News|
##aggression#chemicalsignals
The Remarkable Power of Women's Tears: Diminishing Male Aggression
science2 years ago

The Remarkable Power of Women's Tears: Diminishing Male Aggression

A study conducted by the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel found that men become less aggressive after smelling women's tears. The tears contain a chemical signal that reduces activity in aggression-related brain regions. Previous studies with rodents also showed that tears reduce aggression. The researchers discovered that tears activate specific olfactory receptors and decrease activity in the prefrontal cortex and anterior insula, areas of the brain linked to aggression. The composition of tears may have evolved to protect babies from harm. However, the social context of crying is complex, and the reduction of aggression is just one potential function of tears.

via New York Post |
#aggression#chemical-signal#human-behavior
Tears: A Natural Aggression Reducer for Men
science2 years ago

Tears: A Natural Aggression Reducer for Men

Human tears contain a substance that reduces aggression, according to a study by researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel. Sniffing emotional tears from women reduced male aggression by over 40% in computerized tests and led to changes in the brain. The researchers believe that tears may have evolved to protect vulnerable infants from harm. The study also found that tears activated smell-sensing neurons in humans, suggesting a response to the aggression-dampening substance. While the chemicals in tears may not have a significant impact on adult social interactions, they may play a role in protecting babies from aggression. The researchers aim to identify the active ingredient in tears for potential use in reducing aggressive tendencies.

via The Guardian|
#aggression#evolution#human-behavior