FeaturedNeurosciencePainPsychology·October 1, 2018·4 min readVirtual Reality Reduces Pain and Increases Performance During ExerciseResearchers report virtual reality can help to lower pain levels and increase performance when undertaking physical activity. Participants using VR reported a pain intensity 10% lower than those not using the technology when performing isometric bicep curls.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 22, 2018·3 min readPeople with ASD at Risk of Manipulation Because they Can’t Tell When They Are Being Lied ToA new study reveals people with ASD may be at higher risk of being manipulated as they find it more difficult to pick up social cues about deceit. Researchers say the ability to detect lies is significantly diminished in those with autism.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 24, 2017·3 min readSupport for Populist Ideologies Linked to National Narcissism and Feelings of DisadvantageUniversity of Kent researchers report people who believe they are disadvantaged are more likely to have an unrealistic belief in the greatness of their country and support populist ideologies.Read More
