FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 19, 2018·3 min readAge Affects How We Predict and Respond to Stress at HomeResearchers say those over 60 are better at predicting stressful events at home than younger people. However, younger people are better at utilizing these predictions to minimize the adverse impact of stress.Read More
FeaturedNeuroethicsNeuroscience·March 12, 2018·4 min readStudy Tackles Neuroscience Claims to Have Disproved “Free Will”A new qualitative review calls into question previous findings about the neuroscience of free will.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 3, 2018·3 min readNew Behavioral Science Approach Combines Experiments and ModelsResearchers propose a new approach to conducting behavioral science research that uses experimental studies and computer models.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 10, 2017·4 min readMore Neuroscience Research Articles Are Reporting the Sex of Laboratory AnimalsA new study reports on a significant increase of neuroscience research papers where the authors report on the sex of the animals used in their studies.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 9, 2017·3 min readSensitivity to Time Improves Performance at Remotely Controlling DevicesTime sensitivity improves performance when it comes controlling robotics and remote controlled vehicles, a new study reports.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·August 2, 2017·3 min readNew AI Tool Increases Adaptability and Autonomy of Skyrim NPCsResearchers have developed a new gaming artificial intelligence tool that uses social behavior models to allow nonplayer characters (NPCs) to be more reactive and adaptable to player behavior.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 5, 2017·4 min readForensic Technique Uses Forehead X-Rays to Assess Age of Juvenile RemainsNew forensic technique could help to estimate the age of living children and young adults for whom no records are available.Read More
FeaturedNeuroethicsNeuroscience·May 16, 2017·4 min readCurrent ‘Moral Enhancement’ Technologies Are Neither Feasible Nor WiseA new study assesses existing research into 'moral enhancement' technologies and reports that current methods are neither wise nor feasible.Read More