FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 5, 2023·5 min readFree Will: Why People Believe In It Even When They Think They’re Being ManipulatedResearchers question how much free will we really have when we are constantly subjected to manipulative subliminal and direct messages designed to say everything from purchase power to political candidates.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 31, 2022·6 min readWhy Do We Like What We Like? The Neuroscience Behind the Objects That Please UsResearchers say hedonic value isn't simply a biological and psychological mechanism, it's also vital for our survival.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 17, 2022·5 min readWhy Does the Alzheimer’s Brain Become Insulin-Resistant?Insulin binding receptors are predominantly located in the microvessels within the blood-brain barrier. In patients with Alzheimer's, the abundance of these receptors is decreased. This decrease could lead to the loss of insulin response in the Alzheimer's brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·December 11, 2022·6 min readLong-Term Consumption of Food Allergens May Lead To Behavior and Mood ChangesFood allergens can affect your brain and behavior if you are hypersensitized, even if you don't suffer from typical food allergy symptoms.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 11, 2022·4 min readConstant Smartphone Notifications Tax Your BrainConstant push notifications on smartphones may affect cognition by decreasing concentration and increasing distraction. Researchers found heavy smartphone use was associated with poor concentration recovery following a notification and alterations in brain activity that made people more sensitive to push notifications.Read More
FeaturedNeuroethicsNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·December 10, 2022·7 min readBrain-Computer Interfaces Could Allow Soldiers to Control Weapons With Their Thoughts and Turn Off Their FearBrain-computer interfaces are currently being used to assist those with neuromuscular disorders in regaining everyday functions such as mobility and communication. The military is developing BCI technology to aid members in rapid response to threats. Researchers investigate the ethical questions of using neurotech such as BCI on the battle field.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·December 10, 2022·6 min readHarnessing the Brain’s Immune Cells to Stave off Alzheimer’s and Other Neurodegenerative DiseasesResearchers have identified a protein that could be leveraged to help microglia in the brain stave off Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 3, 2022·6 min readFatherhood Changes Men’s BrainsResearchers find significant changes in fathers' brains between the prenatal and the postpartum period. The main changes occurred in cortical areas associated with visual processing, attention, and empathy toward their baby.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 27, 2022·5 min readWhy We Feel Like Christmas Comes Around More Quickly Each YearFor children, the run-up to Christmas seems to take forever, but for adults, time appears to fly as the Holiday season approaches. Researchers say this is because our perception of time alters as we age.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 20, 2022·4 min readExercise Addiction Is a Real Mental Health Condition, Yet Still Poorly UnderstoodExercise addiction is an obsessive or compulsive desire to exercise, even when it is detrimental to health. Researchers evaluate what causes exercise addiction and focus on methods to curb the compulsion to exercise.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 20, 2022·4 min readWhy Magical Thinking Is So WidespreadStudy explores why we hold irrational and superstitious beliefs, and how they can provide comfort.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 17, 2022·5 min readWhy Do Musicians Revisit Their Pain and Doubt in Their Art?Many musicians use their personal emotional pain and emotional trauma to create their songs. Researchers say exploring trauma via music can help reduce its emotional impact. Additionally, such music allows the listener to connect with artists and accept their own similar traumatic memories.Read More
