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FeaturedNeuroscience·October 22, 2015·5 min readHow the Brain MultitasksA new study hones in on the TRN as an area of the brain that could be responsible for multitasking.Read More
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FeaturedPsychology·January 7, 2016·5 min readLucid Dreaming May Help Us Unravel the Mysteries of ConsciousnessResearchers explore how the ability to control dreams may be a key to helping us better understand consciousness.Read More
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FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 6, 2017·6 min readNot So Sweet? This Is What Happens to the Brain When You Give Up Sugar for LentDecided to cut back on sugary treats? A new article considers why it might not be such a sweet idea for all.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 20, 2017·4 min readNow You Like It, Now You Don’t: Brain Stimulation Changes Musical EnjoymentUsing transcranial magnetic stimulation, researchers were able to increase and decrease people's enjoyment of music; and desire to listen to more.Read More