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·August 4, 2018·5 min read

Why 419 Scams Continue to Dupe Us

Researchers report 419 scams are still successful as they play on our human vulnerability and optimism.

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·July 13, 2018·5 min read

The Psychology of Roller Coasters

Researchers investigate why so many people are hooked on the thrill of roller coaster riding.

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·July 11, 2018·4 min read

Will Introducing Solids Early Really Help a Baby Sleep Better?

Researchers challenge a recent study that claims feeding babies solid foods early may help them to sleep better.

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·July 8, 2018·3 min read

Discovering Dopamine’s Role in the Brain

Researchers pay tribute to Arvid Carlsson, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for his research into dopamine, and evaluate what his research means to modern neuroscience.

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·July 7, 2018·5 min read

Why Do Kids Lie, and Is It Normal?

Researchers say lying in childhood is normal and an important sign that a child's cognitive skills are developing.

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·July 6, 2018·4 min read

The ‘Mandela Effect’ and How Your Brain is Playing Tricks on You

Researchers explore why collective misremembering of common events and details occur. The study explains why our brain often plays tricks by convincing us we remember something in a certain way, when the events are opposite to what we experience.

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·July 6, 2018·4 min read

The Science of Superstition: Why People Believe in the Unbelievable

Researchers investigate why some people believe in superstitions. They reveal that, for many, superstitions can reduce anxiety and create a positive mental attitude.

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·June 30, 2018·5 min read

Amazonian Psychedelic May Ease Severe Depression

Ayahuasca, a psychedelic drink made from Amazonian plants, may help relieve symptoms in those with treatment resistant depression, researchers report.

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·June 30, 2018·3 min read

Link Between Autoimmune Disorder and Psychosis Confirmed

A new study confirms a link between a number of autoimmune diseases and an increased risk of developing psychosis.

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·June 27, 2018·6 min read

Extreme Childhood Stress Can Harm Social Learning for Years to Come

Researchers explore how early extreme childhood stress can have a negative impact on social learning and mental health later in life.

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·June 24, 2018·5 min read

Could Playing Fortnite Lead to Video Game Addiction? The WHO Says Yes, But Others Disagree

Despite the WHO recently recognizing 'gaming disorder', researchers say only 1% of gamers may fit the criteria for diagnosis. A new paper looks at the positive, and negative, implications of gaming.

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·June 24, 2018·6 min read

Why Our Brains See the World As “Us” Versus “Them”

Researchers say our neural circuits could be responsible for why we find comfort in those who are similar to us and why we are often uneasy with those who might differ from us.