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·October 24, 2016·4 min read

A Step Closer to Robotic Tutors for the Classroom

A robotic system that can detect the emotional state of young learners and improve the learning experience is one step closer to entering the classroom, researchers report.

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·October 17, 2016·3 min read

Positive and Negative Memories Are Split Up in Brains of Mice

A new study reports on how positive and negative memories for smells, taste and experiences are located in different areas of the amygdala in mice.

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·October 11, 2016·4 min read

Shakespeare Takes Center Stage Helping Children with Autism Improve Social Skills

Performing Shakespeare can help some children with Autism to improve social and communication skills, a new study reports.

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·October 11, 2016·4 min read

Could Mental Math Boost Emotional Health?

According to researchers, engaging the prefrontal cortex with mental math exercises could help to improve emotional health.

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·October 11, 2016·7 min read

Predicting With High Accuracy if Antidepressants Will Help

A new study reports researchers were able to predict with 80 percent accuracy whether antidepressants would help patients by analyzing their brain function and personal history.

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·October 10, 2016·4 min read

Female Brains Change in Sync With Hormones

As estrogen levels rise in women, the volume of the hippocampus increases, a new study reports.

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·October 8, 2016·4 min read

Here’s Looking at You: Finding Allies Through Facial Cues

A new study reports on the evolutionary root as to why men and women prefer different faces, depending on the social context.

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·October 7, 2016·6 min read

Experts Suggest New Theory For PTSD Symptoms

A new study reports context processing problems could help to explain some of the symptoms and neuroimaging findings associated with PTSD.

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·October 3, 2016·3 min read

Feel Embarrassed? A Glass of Cold Water Could Reduce Uncomfortable Emotions

According to new research, sipping a cold drink can reduce feelings of shame, guilt and embarrassment.

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·September 30, 2016·4 min read

Nighttime Hot Flashes May Spark Mild Depression

According to a new study, a woman's perception that she is experiencing a high number of hot flashes during the night can trigger mild depression during menopause.