FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 20, 2018·4 min readHaving an Audience May Help You Perform BetterAccording to researchers, when people are aware they are being observed, brain areas associated with social awareness and reward activate a part of the brain that affects motor control, helping them to perform better at skilled tasks.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 15, 2018·3 min readCan Laughter Make Our Lives Better?Researchers report humor can be good in certain situation, but its effectiveness depends on your end goals.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 11, 2018·4 min readThe Emotions We Feel May Shape What We SeeWhat we see may not be a direct reflection of the world, but a mental representation of the world that is infused by our emotional experiences, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 9, 2018·6 min readBrain Waves Synchronize at Live Music PerformancesBrain waves of music listeners synchronize better when they attend a live concert, researchers report. Researchers say the findings indicate people enjoy music more when the performance is live and when experienced as part of a group.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 3, 2018·4 min readSurprise Can Be an Agent of Social ChangeSurprise, researchers say, not only has effects on the beliefs of an individual, but also collective effects on the content of culture. As a result, surprise can lead people to change attitudes, shift preconceptions and inspire social change.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 31, 2018·4 min readHow to Make a Good Impression When Saying “Hello”A new voice manipulation algorithm allows researchers to visualize the neural codes people use to judge others by the tone of their voices.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·March 28, 2018·5 min readHow Brain Circuits are Affected by Infections in Mothers and NewbornsA new study backs up existing evidence that maternal immune activation can impact brain development in children. Researchers report immune activation during pregnancy or soon after birth can cause alterations to brain networks associated with social behavior, resulting in autism-like symptoms in the offspring.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 27, 2018·4 min readHoneybees May Unlock Secrets of How the Human Brain WorksA new study suggests honeybees adhere to the same laws as the human brain when embarking on collective decisions.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 27, 2018·5 min readStrategic Expression: Facial Expressions as Tools for Social InfluenceA new study debunks the assumption that facial expressions simply reveal human emotion. Researchers report our facial expressions stem primarily from our intentions.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 26, 2018·3 min readAutism Like Behaviors in Children Linked to Low Vitamin D Levels in MothersResearchers have identified a link between low vitamin D levels in pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, and autism like behaviors in their offspring. The study reveals low levels vitamin D in mothers may be associated with altered brain development that can lead to social behavioral deficits in their children.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 21, 2018·4 min readSocial Impairment Levels Remain Stable in Patients with Psychotic DisordersResearchers report levels of social impairment remain stable for those with psychosis, years after their first hospitalization.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 20, 2018·4 min readBrain Area Involved in Understanding Social Interactions IdentifiedResearchers implicate the posterior superior temporal sulcus in our ability to process social interactions efficiently.Read More