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FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·May 14, 2017·6 min readVisual Images Often Intrude on Verbal ThinkingWhen prompted to use verbal thinking, people create visual images to accompany their speech, implying visual thinking could be hardwired into our brains, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·May 12, 2017·5 min readThe Science of Laughter – And Why It Also Has A Dark SideWhile laughter is considered to be a sign of happiness, it isn't always healthy or positive, researchers report.Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·May 2, 2017·3 min readPeople Could Be Genetically Predisposed to Social Media UseA new study reveals genetics outweighs environment in social media use.Read More
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