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A new study: Brain cells that make mice live longer
New research shows that communication between the body's organs plays a big role in aging. As we get older, these lines of communication deteriorate, and organs don't receive the messages they need.
Kate Yakimchuk mice research brain activity Animals 17 January 2024
A new discovery: Complex sentences are useful – they make your brain work
It always takes more time and effort to process new or unusual information, and it might be pretty beneficial. Specialists have discovered that sentences with unusual grammar or unexpected meaning tend to activate the brain's language processing centers more strongly.
Kate Yakimchuk research brain development intelligence human brain Psychology 10 January 2024
It's easier to understand things through music: A new discovery
The researchers studied how transforming data into musical sounds can enhance data interpretation and engagement. They developed custom "data-to-music" algorithms that convert digital data into musical compositions.
Kate Yakimchuk research music memory Psychology 12 November 2023
Info on your dog's collar: Be a good pet owner
Dog collars aren't just pretty or convenient for walking your dog - it's also about the safety of your pet friend. If your dog runs away or gets lost, the info on its collar can help someone get your pet back home.
Kate Yakimchuk pets dogs collar Animals 19 September 2023
Why some posts tend to be more popular: How our brains processes information
Why do some social media posts go viral while others are ignored? While it's easier to say that "some posts are simply better than others", there's actually more nuances that you should know about.
Kate Yakimchuk social media research influence Psychology 9 July 2023