An international consortium of researchers published a macro-study in the journal Nature on Wednesday identifying 1,260 distinct genetic variants that influence human personality. ^[1] The researchers determined the genetic component of personality by comparing identical twins with fraternal twins. ^[2] The study found that 824 of the identified 1,260 genetic variants have never before been linked to personality traits. ^[3] A new study published in the journal Nature found that watching live sports reduces the stress hormone cortisol and increases the social-bonding hormone oxytocin. ^[4] A recent Australian paper reviewed many studies and concluded that children engaging in risky outdoor play showed better overall mental health and social abilities. ^[5] A study involving 19 countries found that water-centric blue spaces like rivers and oceans bring feelings of restoration, calm, and greater mental and emotional energy. ^[6] Researchers state that collective effervescence, the feeling of closeness experienced in positive group activities like concerts, can provide uplift that continues for up to a week. ^[7] The study suggests that personality traits such as curiosity, ambition, responsibility, and kindness have a genetic component that is shaped by these variants. ^[8]