FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 8, 2018·4 min readOut Like a Light”: Brain’s Sleep Switch IdentifiedResearchers have identified a set of neurons, located in a region of the hypothalamus, that may be the switch that turns the brain off, allowing for sleep. The neurons are also tied to body temperature regulation.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 23, 2018·4 min readRising Temperatures Could Increase Suicide RatesComparing historical temperature and suicide data, a new study reveals a strong link between increased temperature and suicide risk. Researchers speculate climate change could lead to an increase in suicide rates across the US and Mexico.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 29, 2018·4 min readHow the Brain Processes Temperature Information to Alter BehaviorResearchers report on how specific neurons can process sensory information about temperature and facilitate a change in behavior to adapt to the climate.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 28, 2018·4 min readHow the Temperature of Your Nose Shows How Much Strain You Are UnderFacial temperature, specifically the temperature above the sinuses, rises as cognitive demands increase, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 27, 2017·5 min readLosing Sleep Over Climate ChangeThe worry over climate change may not be the main reason you're losing sleep. The rising temperatures associated with global warming are making it harder for people to get a good night's rest, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 22, 2016·7 min readWhy You Don’t Feel Jet Lagged When You Run a FeverResearchers report on a link between core body temperature and circadian rhythm in mice.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 3, 2016·5 min readSunshine Matters a Lot to Mental Health: Temperature, Pollution and Rain Not So MuchWhen it comes to your mental and emotional health, the amount of time between sunrise and sunset is the weather variable that matters most, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 23, 2015·3 min readHow the Circadian Rhythm Responds to Temperature ChangesA new study investigates how changes in temperature affects circadian rhythm.Read More
