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·June 21, 2019·4 min read

Neuroscience research questions current alcohol limit

Drinking small amounts of alcohol, like one pint of beer or a large glass of wine, significantly impairs our feeling of being in control of our actions. A new study reveals even one beer can lead to overconfidence in driving ability and make us act in inappropriate, potentially dangerous ways. The study begs the question, are current alcohol limits for driving truly safe?

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·January 13, 2019·3 min read

How Game Theory Can Bring Humans and Robots Closer Together

Researchers used Nash equilibrium game theory and adaptive control to program a robot that can better understand its human user's behavior. This allows the robot to anticipate and respond to the human's movements.

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·December 28, 2018·3 min read

How ‘Dry January’ is the Secret to Better Sleep and Losing Weight

Researchers say those who refrain from drinking alcohol during 'Dry January' experience better sleep quality, lose more weight and have more energy than those who don't participate.

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·October 30, 2018·3 min read

An End to Arachnophobia Just a Heartbeat Away

Researchers say phobias can be treated more effectively by linking computerized therapy to the rhythm of a person's heart.

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·June 8, 2018·4 min read

When Life Gives You Lemons, You Take More Risks

Researchers report exposure to sour foods can increase our desire to take a few risks. Risk averse people, such as those with anxiety disorders, could benefit from eating sour tasting foods to help boost risk taking behaviors, such as talking to new people.

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·June 6, 2018·5 min read

Distracted People Can Be Smell Blind

Researchers say inattentional anosmia exists. People who are busily engaged in tasks or distracted may not notice the presence of new smells, a new study reveals.

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·May 24, 2018·4 min read

Depression Speeds Up Brain Aging

A new study reveals depression can accelerate brain aging. The study sheds light on the effect depression has on the decline in overall cognitive function.

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·April 26, 2018·4 min read

Horses Remember Facial Expressions of People They Have Seen Before

Researchers reveal a horse can read and remember people's emotional facial expressions.

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·March 16, 2018·3 min read

Brain Mechanism Involved in Language Learning Revealed

A new study reveals the role the hippocampus plays in language acquisition.

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·March 10, 2018·4 min read

Trauma and Dementia Patients Given Hope By ‘Flashbulb Memory’ Breakthrough

Researchers have identified a molecule that appears to play a vital role in long term memory formation.

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·July 3, 2017·4 min read

Picture Overload Hinders Child’s Ability to Learn New Words in Storybooks

When it comes to teaching children new words and how to read, less is more for illustrations. Researchers find having more than one illustration per page hinders children's ability to learn new words.