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·September 23, 2017·4 min read

Our Ability to Recognize Letters Could Be Hard Wired Into Our Brains

According to researchers, there may be a relationship between written shapes and the sounds they represent.

Featured Psychology

·September 11, 2017·3 min read

Eating Oily Fish During Pregnancy May Reduce Schizophrenia Risk in Offspring

A new study reports increased risk of schizophrenia in mice whose mothers were deprived of DHA during pregnancy.

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Featured Psychology

·August 19, 2017·4 min read

Watching Children Learn How to Lie

Researchers investigate children's thought processes as they figure out how to deceive others.

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Featured Psychology

·August 7, 2017·4 min read

What Happens To Your Body When You’re Stressed?

A new report examines the effect stress can have on our bodies and general health.

Featured Neuroethics Neuroscience Psychology

·August 5, 2017·4 min read

If a Brain Can Be Caught Lying, Should We Admit That Evidence to Court?

As technology is improving and becoming more accurate at deciphering whether a person is lying or telling the truth, researchers debate whether such technology should be used in legal cases.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology Visual Neuroscience

·August 1, 2017·4 min read

Three Visual Illusions That Reveal the Hidden Workings of the Brain

When it comes to optical illusions, the brain must make educated guesses based on the ambiguous information entering the visual system, researchers say.

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Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience

·June 20, 2017·5 min read

Human Voices Are Unique, But We’re Not That Good at Recognizing Them

When it comes to recognizing different human voices, people often have a very hard time, researchers report.

Featured Psychology

·June 16, 2017·4 min read

Navigating the Tricky Waters of Being a Stepdad

A new article looks at the often difficult roles stepdads have in their families and the opportunities step parenting holds.

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Featured Neuroscience

·June 14, 2017·5 min read

Are Left Handed People More Gifted Than Others? It Might Hold True For Math

While many associate left handed people with being more gifted musicians and artists, a new study reveals left handers often outperform their right handed peers in difficult problem solving tasks.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·May 24, 2017·5 min read

The Surprising Science of Fidgeting

From boosting attention levels and weight management to stress relief, researchers look at why we are prone to fidgeting.

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Featured Psychology

·May 21, 2017·5 min read

Why Bad Moods Can Be Good For You

Researchers say bad moods and sadness can be a useful and adaptive part of life, making it easier for us to cope with everyday situations and challenges.