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Featured Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·May 31, 2026·11 min read

Children Read Intent in Human Eyes but Not in Robots

While children as young as 3 years old read intentions and preferences in a human's eyes, they do not recognize this nonverbal communication in a humanoid robot's gaze.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·November 20, 2025·5 min read

Unexpected Superhero Cameos Make People Kinder

A new behavioral study demonstrates that sudden, unexpected events can significantly increase altruistic behavior in everyday environments. When a person dressed as Batman appeared on a Milan subway, passengers were nearly twice as likely to give up their seats to a pregnant woman compared to the normal routine condition.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·October 22, 2024·5 min read

How AI is Reshaping Human Thought and Decision-Making

A new study introduces "System 0," a cognitive framework where artificial intelligence (AI) enhances human thinking by processing vast data, complementing our natural intuition (System 1) and analytical thinking (System 2). However, this external thinking system poses risks, such as over-reliance on AI and a potential loss of cognitive autonomy.

Featured Neuroscience

·July 17, 2024·4 min read

3-Year-Olds Understand Intentions Through Active Mirror Neurons

A study shows that by age three, children can understand others' intentions using active mirror neurons. This discovery highlights the early development of the "resonance" system, crucial for social cognition. Researchers found that preschoolers' mylohyoid muscle activates when anticipating goal-directed actions. These findings could aid early diagnosis of conditions like autism spectrum disorder.

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Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·July 14, 2023·5 min read

Pedaling to Halt Parkinson’s: Intensive Exercise’s Genetic Role in Disease Progression

A new study demonstrates intensive exercise could decelerate the progression of Parkinson's disease by influencing brain plasticity. The research uncovers a novel mechanism underlying the positive effects of exercise, pinpointing its connection to motor control improvements.