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·November 15, 2016·4 min read

Autism and Human Evolutionary Success

A new study reveals people with autism played an important role in their social groups through human evolution because of their unique skills and talents.

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·March 20, 2017·3 min read

Mystery of How Sperm Swim Revealed in Mathematical Formula

A new mathematical formula based on the rhythmic movement of a sperm could provide new insights into male infertility.

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·April 5, 2017·3 min read

Love it or Hate it, Marmite May Affect Brain Function

The prevalence of vitamin B12 in Marmite may increase levels of GABA in the brain, a new study reports.

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·April 10, 2017·4 min read

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.

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·April 21, 2017·4 min read

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.

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·July 12, 2017·4 min read

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.

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·October 4, 2017·4 min read

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.

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·November 15, 2017·4 min read

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.

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·November 16, 2017·4 min read

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.

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·January 16, 2018·5 min read

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.