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Why Animals Recognize Numbers but Only Humans Can Do Math

While the response to numbers may be an evolutionary trait we share with some animals, our ability to perceive language and digits underpins our advanced mathematical skills.

Pupils Mirror Perception of Social Interaction

Perception of social interactions unfolds through pupil dilation. The findings shed light on the visual system's role in sensitivity to social interactions.

New Findings on Thalamus Could Drive Treatments for Schizophrenia and Other Disorders

Findings reveal how individual neurons in the thalamus can merge signals coming from different regions of the cortex. The findings could lead to new treatment options for schizophrenia, epilepsy, and other brain disorders where thalamus dysfunction is related to clinical symptoms.

Olympian’s Exit Spotlights Pressure on Athletes

In the face of immense pressure, Simone Biles' recent decision to withdraw from Olympic competition to focus on her mental health should be considered an inspirational message, psychologists say.

Why Uncertainty Makes Us Change Our Behavior – Even When We Shouldn’t

Unexpected uncertainty is a motivator for change that prompts us to change our decisions and behaviors, even when changing the decision does not provide a better outcome.

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We Are More Forgiving When People Close to Us Misbehave

People are less likely to harshly judge a friend or family member who acts unethically than they would a stranger. However, the leniency comes at a cost to the judger's sense of self-worth.

Amygdala Found to Have Role in Important Pre-Attentive Mechanism in the Brain

Study reveals how the amygdala plays a role in prepulse inhibition by activating inhibitory neurons in the brain stem of mice. The findings could have positive implications in the development of treatments for schizophrenia, OCD, and other disorders marked with impaired somatosensory gating.