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·June 16, 2023·4 min read

AI Revolution: Simulating Human Behavior for Groundbreaking Social Science

A team of researchers predicts artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models (LLMs), could redefine social science research. They believe LLMs, trained on vast amounts of text data, can mimic human responses to aid in extensive and rapid human behavior studies.

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·June 14, 2023·4 min read

Unmasking COVID-19’s Impact on the Brain

A revolutionary MRI technique, known as Correlated Diffusion Imaging (CDI), has been utilized to uncover previously unseen changes in the brain caused by COVID-19. The study revealed distinct changes in the diffusion of water molecules within the brain's white matter. These findings not only reinforce the fact that COVID-19 affects the brain but also suggest the cerebellum might be particularly vulnerable.

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·May 1, 2023·4 min read

Cracking the Code of VR Sickness: Why Some Experience Motion Sickness While Gaming and Others Don’t

The way our senses adjust while playing virtual reality (VR) games affects the severity of cybersickness experienced. Researchers measured how participants perceived the orientation of vertical lines before and after playing two VR games, one high-intensity, and one low-intensity. They found that those who experienced less sickness were more likely to have the largest change in the subjective visual vertical following exposure to VR. The findings could be useful for VR designers and developers in creating more comfortable and enjoyable experiences.

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·March 1, 2023·5 min read

Long COVID Linked to Lower Brain Oxygen Levels, Cognitive Problems and Psychiatric Symptoms

Long COVID is linked to reduced oxygen uptake in the brain, a new study reports. Researchers say the finding is significant as a lack of sufficient oxygen supply may be one of the mechanisms that cause brain fog, cognitive problems, and an increased risk of depression and anxiety in long COVID patients.

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·February 21, 2023·2 min read

Robot Helps Students With Learning Disabilities Stay Focused

QT, a newly developed social robot, is successful at helping children with learning disabilities stay focused on their school work. Researchers say the robot makes positive contributions to the classroom and learning environment for those with learning disabilities.

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·January 16, 2023·3 min read

Using Machine Learning to Predict Brain Tumor Progression

Combining machine learning technology with neuroimaging data, clinicians will be better able to fully analyze a patient's glioblastoma brain tumor and predict cancer progression.

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·December 15, 2022·4 min read

Brain Stimulation Found to Improve Reading Ability in Macular Degeneration Patients

Transcranial direct current stimulation can help improve reading for those with age-related macular degeneration.

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·July 10, 2022·3 min read

Virtue Helps People Rise Above Despair and Resentment

Selflessness can help individuals feel more confident and less hostile when faced with stress, researchers report.

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·March 14, 2022·4 min read

History of Neurological or Psychiatric Conditions Increases the Likelihood of Developing More

People who suffer from a neurological or mental health condition are at increased risk of developing another disorder later in life. Parkinson's disease patients are four times more likely to develop dementia, and those with mental health disorders were also at greater risk of developing dementia later in life.

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·December 1, 2021·3 min read

Caffeine Improves Reaction to Moving Targets

Caffeine improves visual acuity by increasing alertness and detection accuracy for moving objects, a new study reports.

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·August 30, 2021·4 min read

Perceptions of Supernatural Beings Reveal Feelings About Good and Bad in Humans

People's beliefs about good and evil supernatural agents are influenced by how they view their fellow humans and human behavior.

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·March 9, 2021·3 min read

People Who Frequently Mislead Others Are Less Able to Distinguish Fact From Fiction

People who frequently engage in "persuasive BS" are less able to identify when another person is intentionally misleading them. Researchers say those who frequently mislead others are much more likely to fall for fake news headlines.