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?
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.
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.
Researchers say phobias can be treated more effectively by linking computerized therapy to the rhythm of a person's heart.
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.
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.
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.
Researchers reveal a horse can read and remember people's emotional facial expressions.
A new study reveals the role the hippocampus plays in language acquisition.
Researchers have identified a molecule that appears to play a vital role in long term memory formation.
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.
Listening to the sounds of nature creates an outward directed focus of attention, helping us to relax, a new study reports.