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·May 8, 2018·4 min read

“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.

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·May 13, 2021·4 min read

#Foodporn: People Are More Attracted to Social Media Content Showcasing Fatty Food

Social media influencers take note, posting images of fatty foods increases follower engagement, researchers report.

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·May 19, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·April 22, 2023·5 min read

500 Days of Solitude: One Woman’s Experience of Extreme Social Isolation Sheds Light on Time Perception

A woman who recently emerged from a cave after 500 days of isolation reported she rapidly lost her perception of time. Researchers explore how social isolation impacts time perception and the neurobiological mechanisms that may explain this phenomenon.

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·December 31, 2020·4 min read

9 Tips to Give Yourself the Best Shot at Sticking to New Year’s Resolutions

Researchers explore psychological tricks and tips to help you reach your New Year Resolution goals.

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·June 16, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·May 16, 2018·3 min read

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.

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·June 2, 2018·5 min read

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.

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·January 11, 2019·6 min read

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.

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·March 19, 2022·6 min read

A Poo Dose a Day May Keep Bipolar Away. When It Comes to Mental Health, What Else Could Poo Do?

Researchers reveal how patients who received fecal transplants showed improvements in bipolar symptoms, as well as reductions in anxiety and ADHD behaviors. Fecal transplants may help in the treatment of a number of mental health disorders.

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·July 3, 2022·6 min read

A Skill Called “O”: People Vary a Lot in How Well They Recognize, Match or Categorize the Things They See

A newly identified skill, dubbed "O" is a generalized ability that may help you to succeed at tasks that demand perceptual decisions.

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·December 31, 2020·4 min read

A Year of Blursdays: How Coronavirus Distorted Our Sense of Time in 2020

Many people reported they felt like time was passing differently during the initial COVID-19 lockdowns. Researchers explore how the pandemic has contributed to the feeling of time distortion.

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The Conversation

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

5 Things to Know About Mass Shootings in America

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

A Hangover Pill? Tests Show Promise

A New Model For Brain Communication

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

A Poo Dose a Day May Keep Bipolar Away. When It Comes to Mental Health, What Else Could Poo Do?

A Skill Called “O”: People Vary a Lot in How Well They Recognize, Match or Categorize the Things They See

Genes Associated with Earlier and Higher Reproduction Linked to Accelerated Aging

Novel Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Shows Promise

Brain’s Response to Crucial Language Hub Removal: New Insights

Did Fermentation Drive Human Brain Evolution?

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