FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 13, 2024·4 min readTouch and See: Unlocking Early Self-Recognition in ToddlersA new study reveals the role of touch in early self-recognition among toddlers. By using vibrating discs to encourage babies to touch their faces, researchers found these children developed self-awareness earlier than their peers.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 22, 2024·5 min readMapping Love and Sex in the BrainResearchers developed the first comprehensive brain map showing activity in prairie voles during mating and bonding, uncovering 68 brain regions involved in forming enduring monogamous relationships. This study challenges previous assumptions that male and female brains operate differently during these processes, revealing nearly identical patterns of brain activity in both sexes.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 16, 2024·7 min readUnderstanding Impatience: Why We Hate Waiting AroundA new study delves into the psychological dynamics of impatience, exploring why waiting feels so arduous. Through two comprehensive studies, researchers investigate how the need for closure exacerbates impatience, influencing decisions like completing tasks earlier or opting for immediate over future rewards.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 31, 2024·5 min readEarly Signs of Psychosis in Youth Mental HealthA new study reveals that 50% of youth accessing mental health services exhibit Psychosis Spectrum Symptoms (PSS). This higher-than-expected prevalence highlights the need for early detection and intervention strategies. The study, part of the larger Toronto Adolescent and Youth Cohort Study, aims to identify early predictors of psychosis spectrum disorder and improve intervention effectiveness.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 5, 2024·4 min readRevealing Secrets: People’s Fear of Judgment is OverestimatedNew research dispels fears of judgment when sharing secrets. Study shows that when individuals confide their secrets, others perceive them as more charitable and trustworthy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 11, 2023·5 min readFrom Thought to Text: AI Converts Silent Speech into Written WordsA novel artificial intelligence system, the semantic decoder, can translate brain activity into continuous text. The system could revolutionize communication for people unable to speak due to conditions like stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 19, 2023·4 min readNewfound Link Between Alzheimer’s and Iron Could Lead to New Medical InterventionsA new imaging probe revealed an increase in iron redox in brain areas where amyloid plaques occur in the brain in Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 19, 2023·6 min readBrain Games Reveal Clues on How the Mind WorksUsing data from the game "Ebb and Flow", researchers are training machine learning algorithms to mimic the human ability to switch attention between tasks. The findings shed new light on cognitive control and may expand the current understanding of disorders marked by cognitive control deficits, such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 3, 2022·3 min readPalm e-Tattoo Can Tell When You’re Stressed OutA newly developed "e-tattoo" monitors electrodermal activity, revealing when a person is experiencing elevated stress levels. The "tattoo" attaches to the user's palm and connects to a smartwatch.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·August 18, 2022·4 min readRandom Acts of Kindness Make a Bigger Splash Than ExpectedPeople often underestimate the positive emotions and outcomes people who are the recipients of random acts of kindness feel.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 20, 2022·5 min readEngineered Mattress Tricks Your Body to Fall Asleep FasterA new pillow and mattress system stimulates the body to trigger sleepy feelings by using heating and cooling sensations. Researchers say the new system helps people fall asleep faster and improves the quality of overall sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 15, 2021·4 min readAs We Develop, the Brain Connects Lessons Learned DifferentlyWhile adults build integrated memories based on existing inferences, children can separate memories they later compare to make inferences as they go.Read More