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FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 27, 2026·7 min readHigh Performers Exhibit the Greatest OverconfidenceWhen accounting for test volatility and regression to the mean, overconfidence is universal, with high performers exhibiting the greatest overconfidence.Read More
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FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 26, 2026·6 min readRestricted Eating Windows Aid Cognitive FunctionRestricting daily eating to an 8 to 9 hour window yields cognitive improvements in spatial planning and problem-solving for older, overweight women beyond the benefits of caloric reduction alone.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·July 25, 2026·8 min readAlzheimer Genetic Risk Scores Do Not Explain SuperAgingA new study demonstrates that SuperAgers cannot be distinguished from cognitively average peers by APOE status or polygenic risk scores.Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·July 25, 2026·6 min readRecall-By-Genotype for Precision PsychiatryA new study demonstrates the feasibility of recall-by-genotype research using the diverse BioMe biobank.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 24, 2026·9 min readDetailed Robot Feedback Can Overload Human LearnersA new study reveals that detailed personalized feedback from humanoid robots causes immediate cognitive overload after errors, slowing immediate recovery despite improving long-term task performance.Read More
