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Footwear Habits Influence Child and Adolescent Motor Skill Development

Neuroscience NewsJuly 11, 2018

A new study reveals children who are habitually barefoot show significantly different motor skills between the ages of 6-10 than those who are habitually shod. Researchers report those who are habitually barefoot have better balance and jumping skills.... Read More...

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What Makes a Movement Feel Strenuous?

Neuroscience NewsJune 6, 2017

Researchers say understanding how we estimate moment effort is necessary to understand how we make decisions.... Read More...

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The Best Sensory Experience for Learning a Dance Sequence

Neuroscience NewsNovember 7, 2014

Researchers investigate the best way in which dancers learn their routines.... Read More...

FeaturedPsychology5 min read

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Movement Without Muscles Study Could Inspire Robot and Prosthetic Limb Developments

Neuroscience NewsJuly 18, 2013

Researchers show insect limbs can move without muscles. The finding could provide engineers to find additional ways to improve the control of robotic and prosthetic limbs.... Read More...

FeaturedRobotics5 min read