The Conversation

A to Z

The Conversation

·November 18, 2017

‘He’s Pavlov and We’re the Dogs’: How Associative Learning Really Works in Human Psychology

Researchers look deeper look at the impact of associative learning, especially when it comes to the current political climate. Read More

Featured Neurology Neuroscience Psychology

·May 23, 2018

‘Seeing’ Music or ‘Tasting’ Numbers? What We Can Learn From Those With Synesthesia

Researchers take a deeper look at synesthesia, revealing the condition could be linked to some autoimmune diseases. The paper also reports synesthetes have better memory and are more creative than those without the disorder. Read More

This shows a woman paining the face of another woman on a wall

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·August 22, 2019

‘Microdosers’ of psychedelics report improved mood, focus and creativity

Those who microdose psychedelics report improved mood, greater focus, and increased creativity. A new study looks at the positive outcomes of microdosing and suggests others look at potential long-term negative consequences of using psychedelics. Read More

Featured Psychology

·May 8, 2018

“Treatments” As Torture: Gay Conversion Therapy’s Deep Roots in Australia

Despite the legalization of same sex marriage in Australia, some people are calling for returning to the debate about "gay conversion therapy". A new paper looks at the history of 'treatments' aimed at 'curing' people of their sexual orientation. Read More

Featured Psychology

·May 19, 2018

5 Things to Know About Mass Shootings in America

A new study looks at misconceptions that occur as a result of mass shootings and aims to debunk some of the common myths. Read More

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 16, 2018

A Father’s Day Reminder: Your Kids Aren’t Really Growing Up Quickly

Researchers explore why our time perception alters and why we think our children are growing up faster than they actually are. Read More

Featured Neuroscience

·May 16, 2018

A Hangover Pill? Tests Show Promise

Researchers report a new 'hangover drug' can decrease blood alcohol levels by 45% in just four hours. Mice given the drug woke from their alcohol induce sleep faster and with less hangover symptoms than those who did not receive the medication. Read More

Featured Neuroscience

·June 2, 2018

A New Model For Brain Communication

Researchers propose a new communication model to explain how brain networks can be navigated to achieve efficient information transfer. Read More

Brain Cancer Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·January 11, 2019

A Patient’s Sex Matters When it Comes to Brain Cancer

Researchers report our gender can determine longevity and response to treatment for glioblastoma brain cancer. The study reports male survival is determined by genes that control cell division, where as female survival is often determine by genes that regulate the ability of cancer cells to migrate to different brain areas. Read More

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 28, 2019

Ack! I need chocolate! The science of PMS food cravings

From comfort eating to hormonal levels contributing to a desire for sweets, many studies have investigated why women with PMS often crave certain foods. Researchers explore why food cravings may occur, and what can be done to suppress them for women with premenstrual syndrome. Read More

artificial intelligence deep learning Featured

·April 27, 2018

AI Can Help in Crime Prevention, But We Still Need a Human in Charge

A new article looks at the developing role artificial intelligence is playing in crime prevention and questions whether we need human intervention for checks and balances. Read More

artificial intelligence deep learning Featured Neuroscience neurotech

·June 10, 2018

AI is Acquiring a Sense of Smell that Can Detect Illnesses in Human Breath

Researchers are developing a deep learning network capable of smelling human breath and identifying a range of illness revealing substances we may inhale. Read More

1 2 3 … 17