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·February 6, 2023·7 min read

The Brain Works Like a Resonance Chamber

Using advanced neuroimaging techniques, researchers discovered distant brain regions oscillate together in time.

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·June 6, 2022·4 min read

The Brain Applies Data Compression for Decision-Making

The brain maximizes performance while minimizing cost by using data compression to help optimize decision-making.

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·May 25, 2022·10 min read

The Cinderella Project: The Right to See Yourself in the Mirror and Like What You See

The Cinderella Project aims to restore positive body image for survivors of breast cancer following mastectomy and reconstructive surgeries.

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·May 19, 2022·7 min read

How Good Are We at Finding Optimal Solutions to Complex Problems? People May Not Be as Apt as Generally Assumed

Pure free exploration may not be the most efficient route to solving a complex problem or learning, a new study reports.

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·March 10, 2022·6 min read

How Does the Brain Know Whether Our Actions Actually Make a Difference?

Findings reveal how the brain calculates controllability based on neural activity and behavior.

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·March 16, 2017·5 min read

When Our World Turns ‘Upside-Down,’ Serotonin Helps Us Deal With It

Researchers analyse the role serotonin plays in reward and learning.

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