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·January 11, 2024·3 min read

The Broccoli Experiment: How Facial Expressions Impact Food Love

Observing others' facial expressions while eating raw broccoli impacts women's liking but not their desire to eat it. A study examined the effects of positive, neutral, and negative facial expressions during broccoli consumption.

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·December 7, 2023·4 min read

How Shift Work Disrupts Sleep

A new study reveals significant sleep disturbances among shift workers. The research, involving over 37,000 participants, indicates that regular night shifts lead to the highest prevalence of sleep disorders, with 51% of night shift workers reporting at least one sleep disorder.

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·November 7, 2023·5 min read

Oral Contraceptives’ Effect on Brain’s Fear Center

Researchers discovered that oral contraceptives may thin the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) in women, potentially influencing emotion regulation, especially fear responses. The study examined both current and former users of combined oral contraceptives (COCs), finding that the cortical thinning appears to be reversible after discontinuing use.

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·October 26, 2023·5 min read

Your Favorite Song Might Just Be Your Pain’s Worst Enemy

Researchers discovered that music, specifically individuals' favorite tracks, can reduce pain perception. In the study, participants felt less pain intensity and unpleasantness when listening to their favorite music compared to unfamiliar relaxing tunes or silence.

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·October 23, 2023·6 min read

Canine Kings & Feline Pharaohs: Cultural Nuances in Pet Affection

Researchers explored the emotional and financial investment of pet owners toward their cats and dogs across Denmark, Austria, and the UK. Their research indicated that, across these nations, dogs generally receive more emotional attachment and financial care than cats.

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·October 6, 2023·5 min read

How Odors Warp Our Color Perception

Researchers unveiled an intriguing intersection between our sense of smell and color perception, revealing how particular scents can subtly distort our color experiences. In a meticulous experiment involving six different odors and a neutrally visual task, participants' color perception skewed in alignment with established odor-color associations, such as caramel with brown and yellow or coffee with brown and red.

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·August 23, 2023·4 min read

Is Adult Education A Brain Shield Against Dementia?

Researchers unveiled a promising link between adult education and reduced dementia risk. The study analyzed data from the UK Biobank, finding that individuals involved in adult education courses had a 19% decreased chance of developing dementia.

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·July 27, 2023·5 min read

Low-Fiber Diets in Pregnancy Risk Child Brain Development

Researchers have provided evidence linking maternal undernutrition, specifically low fiber intake during pregnancy, to neurodevelopmental delays in children. They compared the developmental progress of children born to mothers with varying fiber intake levels during pregnancy.

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·June 30, 2023·5 min read

Harmonizing Recovery: Robotic Glove Helps Stroke Survivors Relearn Music

A 'smart hand exoskeleton', a custom-made robotic glove, can aid stroke patients in relearning dexterity-based skills like playing music. The glove, equipped with integrated tactile sensors, soft actuators, and artificial intelligence, can mimic natural hand movements and provide tactile sensations.

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·June 28, 2023·5 min read

Beyond Caffeine: How the Coffee Experience Enhances Brain Readiness

Drinking coffee increases alertness and prepares people to switch from rest to task mode more so than just consuming caffeine. Researchers found coffee drinking decreased the connectivity of the brain's default mode network - involved in introspection - indicating readiness to move on to tasks.

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·June 20, 2023·5 min read

Hit or Miss? AI and Brain Waves Tune into Future Hit Songs with 97% Accuracy

Researchers developed a machine learning model that uses neural responses to predict the success of songs with 97% accuracy. In their study, participants listened to a set of songs while their neurophysiologic responses were monitored, generating data that helped the machine learning model determine potential hits.

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·June 14, 2023·6 min read

Bumblebees Use Scent Marks to Navigate Home

Bumblebees utilize their highly sensitive sense of smell to locate their nests, particularly in conditions where visual cues are unreliable. In experiments, scent marks left by bumblebees at their nest entrance helped them return home when visual landmarks were altered.