Male Birds Sing Less to Females on Antidepressants
A new study reports male songbirds sing less to females during courtship if they have been exposed to low levels of SSRI antidepressants.... Read More...
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How Our Ancestors with Autistic Traits Led a Revolution in Ice Age Art
A new study reveals a common autistic trait, the ability to focus on detail, may have allowed realism to flourish in Upper Paleolithic art.... Read More...
Why Expressive Brows Might Have Mattered in Human Evolution
Researchers report expressive eyebrows allowed us to develop communication skills to establish greater social networks and express more nuanced emotions. ... Read More...
Compassion Helped Neanderthals Survive
Compassion and helping care for their injured may have been key to Neanderthal survival, researchers report.... Read More...
Memories Can Be Decoded from Brain Waves During Sleep
Sleep spindles assist with the processing of relevant memories during sleep and help boost memory consolidation, researchers report.... Read More...
No Evidence to Support Link Between Violent Video Games and Behavior
A new study from University of York researchers backs up previous findings that there is no evidence to support the theory that violent video games increase real life aggressive behavior in gamers.... Read More...
Multiplayer Video Games: Link Between Skill and Intelligence Discovered
Some MOBA video games can act like an IQ test, researchers report. In a new PLOS ONE study, researchers note a correlation between skill in action strategy games, like DOTA2, and high IQ. The correlation is similar to that seen between intelligence and ability in more traditional games like chess.... Read More...
New Insights Into Why Sleep is Good For Memory
Sleep helps us to strengthen both old and new versions of experiences, allowing us to use our memories adaptively, researchers report.... Read More...
Animals That Play With Objects Learn How To Use Them as Tools
A new study reveals birds can learn how to use objects to solve tasks by first playing with them.... Read More...
Exposure to a Common Visual Illusion May Enhance Your Ability to Read Fine Print
According to University of York researchers, the ability to read fine print may be enhanced following exposure to a common visual illusion. The researchers found visual acuity may be enhanced by the expanding motion aftereffect optical illusion.... Read More...
Risk of Psychosis From Cannabis Use Lower Than Previously Thought
While researchers report the risk of developing psychosis from cannabis use is relatively small, those who use the drug and already suffer from schizophrenia may notice their condition worsen.... Read More...
Why Green Spaces Are Good For Gray Matter
According to a new EEG study, walking between busy environments and green spaces can alter mood and emotion, triggering excitement and frustration.... Read More...