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How our brain processes blame: A new study
Our human brain doesn't like to make mistakes and works quickly to avoid making them again, according to a new experiment. In just 1 second, the brain can differentiate between outcomes caused by real human error and those not directly caused by a person.
Kate Yakimchuk research blame mistakes Psychology 15 November 2023
How memory works: A new study on social memory
Lots of people suffer from memory decline or loss, especially later in life, when they become older. Scientists try to find new ways of protecting people's memories, or even bringing them back.
Kate Yakimchuk research memory Psychology 15 November 2023
Left-handers aren't automatically better: A new study
Many famous people, like Leonardo Da Vinci and Albert Einstein, were left-handed. Some thought lefties might be better at spatial skills, but researchers did a big study using a video game called Sea Hero Quest.
Kate Yakimchuk research left-handers skills Psychology 14 November 2023
Habits that improve your memory: Psychologist's tips
Even the simplest things you do every day can be beneficial, making you smarter and healthier. The same goes with your memory, because some of your small habits can train your memory well.
Kate Yakimchuk memory habits Psychology 13 November 2023
Cows are actually smart: Nature is amazing
From many domestic animals, cows might be one of the smartest - their cognitive abilities are quite surprising! They can understand and remember quite a lot of things, and their social and parental behaviors are also amazing.
Kate Yakimchuk cows intelligence nature Animals 11 November 2023
Why teens tend to overthink: A new study on how teen brain works
A recent study backs up earlier research showing that overthinking, or rumination, can be lessened through a treatment called Rumination-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (RF-CBT). The study used fancy brain-scanning technology (fMRI) to see changes in how the brain connects when people overthink.
Kate Yakimchuk research teenagers overthinking Psychology 11 November 2023
Where the discomfort lives: A new study
Scientists have found a new part of the brain that makes us feel very uncomfortable when it's turned on. This discovery suggests that a brain area called the subthalamic nucleus, known for controlling our movements, can also be linked to depression.
Kate Yakimchuk research discomfort Psychology 11 November 2023
Growing brain tumors: A new study
A study found that the way DNA is organized in 3D can affect the growth of a tough brain tumor called glioblastoma. They figured out how glioblastoma responds to nerve cells and becomes more dangerous.
Kate Yakimchuk research tumors Psychology 9 November 2023
Communication through thoughts: A new invention that can help
Some people lose their ability to talk - it usually happens after severe traumas and diseases. In some cases, it's impossible to bring their talking abilities back, but science seems to find a new way to help them.
Kate Yakimchuk research speech trauma science Psychology 9 November 2023
Talking to your infant: A new study on brain development
A recent study has unveiled that parents who engage in more conversation with their infants can have a profound impact on their babies' brain development. Using a combination of MRI scans and audio recordings, the researchers demonstrated that the speech and interaction provided by caregivers are closely linked to the development of an infant's brain, leading to improved language skills in the long run.
Kate Yakimchuk research infants development Psychology 7 November 2023
Researching noradrenaline system: A new study
Science made an important discovery about the brain's noradrenaline (NA) system, which is linked to conditions like ADHD, depression, and anxiety. They used a groundbreaking method to study the brain's chemistry by monitoring real-time chemical activity in living humans, using clinical electrodes normally used for epilepsy monitoring.
Kate Yakimchuk research noradrenaline treatment Psychology 7 November 2023
Memory formation can be different: A new study
Have you ever wondered why you can't remember some things even if you try hard to do it? It turns out that there are two parallel types of remembering things, and they work differently.
Kate Yakimchuk research memory learning Psychology 6 November 2023
Learning to use extra robotic arms in just one hour: A study on adaptation
A recent study has uncovered an intriguing revelation: people can become adept at using additional robotic arms just as effectively as partnering with someone after a mere one-hour training session. The study dives into the potential of supernumerary robotic arms, which are supplementary robotic limbs designed to aid individuals in tasks that necessitate more than the standard two hands.
Kate Yakimchuk research robot limbs adaptation Psychology 5 November 2023
When higher metabolism isn't great: A new study on Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's is a common form of dementia, affecting thousands of people in Sweden each year. A study has revealed that an early sign of Alzheimer's disease is higher metabolic activity in the hippocampus.
Kate Yakimchuk research metabolism alzheimer Psychology 4 November 2023
How we faint: A new study
Fainting, or syncope, happens to nearly 40% of people at some point in their lives. It's when you briefly lose consciousness. This can be caused by different things like pain, fear, or overheating.
Kate Yakimchuk research fainting neurons Psychology 4 November 2023
Understanding a language: A new study on how our brains work
Language is a super important way we talk and understand each other in our society. A scientist named Dr. Sabrina Turker from the Max Planck Institute did a big study to learn how our brains work with language.
Kate Yakimchuk research languages Psychology 2 November 2023
All languages have them: A new study on words "This" and "That"
Some languages are so unlike that it's even hard to understand whether people who speak them even think similarly. But no matter how different they are, there are some specific terms that exist in all languages.
Kate Yakimchuk research languages Psychology 2 November 2023
Understanding alcohol withdrawal headache: A new study
About 283 million people worldwide suffer from alcohol use disorder, a health issue that can be really tough to deal with. One big reason is that when they stop, they get terrible headaches, and they know that drinking can make the headache go away.
Kate Yakimchuk research headache alcohol withdrawal Psychology 1 November 2023
Expert Explains: What is Poor Man's Thinking
The thinking of a rich person and a poor person are different from each other.
Diana Dashkevich mental health facts Psychology 30 October 2023
Items triggering memories: Psychologist's insights
Have you ever noticed that certain items, songs, or even smells can easily trigger some specific memories in you? It happens to almost everyone, because our brain can easily recollect memories using specific triggers around us.
Kate Yakimchuk memory triggers Psychology 29 October 2023