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·December 9, 2018·4 min read

Gender Bias Sways How We Perceive Competence in Faces

A new study reports faces of people we believe to be more competent are also perceived to be more masculine.

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·November 27, 2018·4 min read

Touch Can Produce Detailed, Lasting Memories

According to a new study, exploring objects through touch can generate detailed, lasting memories of the object, even when people don't intend to memorize the details of the object.

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·November 14, 2018·4 min read

Abstract Reasoning Ability in Older Adults Predicts Depressive Symptoms Over Time

Researchers report abstract reasoning in old age may be used to predict depressive symptoms over an extended period of time. The study found a correlation between a decline in abstract reasoning and a worsening of depressive symptoms in older people.

Featured Neuroscience

·November 14, 2018·4 min read

Can’t Exercise? Taking a Hot Bath Improves Inflammation and Metabolism

For those who find it difficult to exercise, taking a hot bath can help improve inflammation and glucose levels, a new study reports.

Featured Psychology

·November 1, 2018·4 min read

People Link Body Shapes with Personality Types

According to researchers, our first impressions of people's personalities may depend on their body shape.

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·October 1, 2018·1 min read

Low Estrogen May Be to Blame for Anxiety and Forgetfulness After Menopause

A new rat study reveals anxiety and memory problems may increase as a result in a drop in estrogen levels following menopause.

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·October 1, 2018·4 min read

Familiar Voices are Easier to Understand, Even if We Don’t Recognize Them

Researchers report familiar voices are easier than those of a stranger to understand, even when the familiar voice is manipulated and the listener can not identify the voice.

Featured Neuroscience

·September 5, 2018·3 min read

Losing Just Six Hours of Sleep Increases Diabetes Risk

After just one sleep deprived night, the ability of the liver to produce glucose and insulin is altered, increasing the risk of developing metabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, researchers report.

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·June 28, 2018·4 min read

Obesity Plus Aging Linked to Alzheimer’s Markers in the Brain

A new study reports high sugar and fat based diets that lead to obesity, coupled with the normal aging process, may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Featured Psychology

·June 21, 2018·4 min read

One Year of School Comes with An IQ Bump

A new meta analysis study reveals a year of schooling not only boosts a person's knowledge, it is also associated with a noticeable increase in IQ.

Featured Neuroscience

·June 20, 2018·1 min read

Forgetting May Help Improve Memory and Learning

According to researchers, there is some benefit to forgetting information. A new study report forgetting information plays a positive role in learning and can improve long term memory retention.