Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 16, 2015·3 min readHow Our Brains Emotionally Respond to SoundsA new neuroimaging study illuminates how room acoustics can influence emotion.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 13, 2015·5 min readHow the Arts Influence Our Minds and Nervous SystemA new book reveals how entertainers in the 19th Century used scientific findings about cognitive function to play on the nerves of the spectators.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 13, 2015·3 min readTeasing Girls About Weight Has Lasting Impact on Body Image and Eating BehaviorsA new study reports playground teasing about weight has lasting impact on girls' eating habits and body perception.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 13, 2015·3 min readVirality of Positive EmotionsA new study reports positive emotions spread virally through Twitter feeds.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 12, 2015·3 min readIt’s Music to Our Eyes: Emotional Reactions to Music Reflected in Pupil SizePersonal involvement and emotional content of music influences pupillary response, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 11, 2015·4 min readSocial Media is a ‘Treasure Trove’ for Neuroscience ResearchA new study investigates some approaches neuroscientists may use to gain valuable insights from social media.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 9, 2015·4 min readFoods That Are More or Less Delicious Than We Expect Can Cause Mood ChangesA new study reports that being pleasantly surprised or disappointed with a certain food product can change a person's mood.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 6, 2015·3 min readBeing Mom’s Favorite Child May Not Be Good For Your Mental HealthAccording to a new study, those who consider themselves emotionally closest to their mothers also report higher instances of depressive symptoms.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 5, 2015·2 min readMusical Training Helps Shape Emotional and Social Skills in KidsFor kids with poor social skills, musical lessons can help them become more socially adept, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 5, 2015·6 min readHow Positive Stimuli Provides Positive Benefits to the Distracted BrainResearchers have identified how the brain processes and differentiates between negative and positive emotions.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 4, 2015·4 min readGreen Eyed Monsters: Younger Adults More Envious Than Their EldersA new study reports younger people are not only more envious that their elders, they are also jealous about more things.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 4, 2015·4 min readFluctuating Estrogen Increases Sensitivity to Stress and Depression During Menopausal TransitionA new study reports estrogen fluctuations which are common during menopausal transition could enhance emotional sensitivity to psychological stress.Read More
