FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·September 28, 2015·4 min readNeural Mechanism of Size Constancy ClarifiedAccording to a new study, neurons in the visual cortical area V4 calculate the size of an object based on information on its retinal image size and distance from the object.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 28, 2015·4 min readPositive Human Traits Linked to Particular Brain ConnectionsAccording to researchers, there is a strong correspondence between positive lifestyle and behavioral traits and a particular set of connections in the brain.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 28, 2015·4 min readPossible Role of Immune System in Onset of Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study investigates how genetics risk factors for Alzheimer's could influence a key immune cell.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychologyVisual Neuroscience·September 28, 2015·5 min readHumans and Monkey See Visual Illusions in Similar WaysA new study reveals humans and monkeys perceive visual illusions the same way.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 26, 2015·5 min readPass the Salt: Identifying Brain Changes That Drive Pregnancy CravingsA new study reveals fruit flies share the human craving for salty foods during pregnancy and also sheds light on the neural mechanisms behind these cravings.Read More
Featured·September 26, 2015·3 min readArtificial Intelligence System Solves SAT Geometry as Well as 11th GradersResearchers have created an AI system that can solve SAT geometry questions as well as the average 11th grade student.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·September 25, 2015·4 min readTwo Million Year Old Fossils Reveal Hearing Abilities of Early HumansA 2 million year old fossil reveals the hearing patters of our early ancestors resembled that of chimpanzees, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 25, 2015·4 min readLooking at Flint Flakes to Understand Laterality in Palaeolithic HumansA new study investigates how laterality helped brain asymmetries evolve throughout human history.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·September 25, 2015·2 min readIn Search of the Optimal Mental StateIncreased release of norepinephrine and acetylcholine works to create an optimal state for mental and physical performance, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 25, 2015·4 min readWhy Men and Women Experience Negative Emotions DifferentlyA new study reports high testosterone levels is linked to lower sensitivity when faced with negative emotions.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·September 25, 2015·2 min readInnovative Strategy May Stop the Spread of Glioblastoma Brain CancerResearchers report they have discovered an innovative method that may stop the spread of glioblastoma multiforme.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 25, 2015·2 min readCan Vitamin B Enhance Your Dreams?Researchers are investigating whether taking vitamin B can enhance dreaming and promote lucid dreaming.Read More