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
FeaturedPsychology·November 3, 2015·3 min readBeing Moody May Help Us Adapt to ChangeA new study reports as we learn from experience, we are colored by our moods.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 3, 2015·4 min readBach and Chopin Used Human Speech Cues to Convey Emotion in MusicResearchers report Chopin and Bach utilized speech cues to express emotion in their most famous musical compositions.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 1, 2015·4 min readCan Your Music Listening Habits Give an Insight to Your Mental Health?Researchers reports men listen to more aggressive music are more likely yo be affected by anxiety.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 30, 2015·3 min readAdolescent Depression and Early Life Stress Linked to Impaired Reward CircuitsA new study reports early life stresses and depression in teens is linked impairments in the brain's reward circuits.Read More
