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A new machine understands sounds used for communication: Science helps us understand each other better
Not only humans, but also lots of animals use sounds to communicate, and they understand each other without even using words. A new machine designed by researchers can understand these sounds, and it helps us to understand how the brain works.
Kate Yakimchuk communication research brain Psychology 1 July 2023
How worms use electricity to jump: Nature is surprising
Have you ever wondered how some worms can jump without having any limbs? It turns out that they use electricity to jump, a new study claims.
Kate Yakimchuk worms insects nature research Animals 30 June 2023
Scientists have found a new subtype of depression: When regular meds don't work
Depression is a serious illness that requires lots of work and medications, so a person can feel better. Now, scientists claim that there's one subtype of that illness that doesn't respond well to popular antidepressants.
Kate Yakimchuk depression research mental health Psychology 29 June 2023
How animals attract their partners: The power of pheromones
Have you ever heard of pheromones? Animals use pheromones as chemical signals to communicate with others of their species.
Kate Yakimchuk animals Animals 28 June 2023
How air pollution affects babies: Cognitive deficits can appear because of bad quality of air
We all know that bad air affects our health, but the newest research published on ELife claims that it can hurt babies even more. When they are young and vulnerable, bad quality of air can make their cognitive abilities worse.
Kate Yakimchuk children air pollution research intelligence Psychology 23 June 2023
It's not human mind that sees illusions, but the eyes: New research on illusions surprises people
People usually assume that people who see illusions create them with their minds, but it might be not always the case. The research made by University of Exeter claims that illusions often happen because of our eyes.
Kate Yakimchuk brain research Psychology 23 June 2023
A new method to keep your cats from getting pregnant: Surprising gene therapy
We all love domestic cats, but we often need to keep them away from being pregnant. While veterinarians already have a few methods to prevent that, a new article published on Nature Communications claims that there's one more way.
Kate Yakimchuk cats research pets facts Animals 19 June 2023
Scientists have discovered a hidden mechanism of eating behavior: Food selection involves your brain, liver and intestines
Modern science always surprises us with new facts about human brain and body, and this time is no exception. Researchers from Neuron Journal claim that not only our brain, but also liver and intestines are involved in choosing what food you prefer the most.
Kate Yakimchuk overeating eating habits research Psychology 17 June 2023
Eating not enough flavanols can make your memory worse: New research encourages you to eat more fruits and vegetables
The newest study made by Columbia University and Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard claims that older people with low flavanol consumption performed poorly on memory tests. It indicates a link between a low-flavanol diet and widespread age-related memory loss.
Kate Yakimchuk healthy food healthy diet research memory Cooking 15 June 2023
Walking improves memory of older adults: It's beneficial for both body and mind
Exercising is helpful for both body and mind, and it's true for people of all ages. The latest study published in IOS Press claims that physical activity can decrease dementia in older people.
Kate Yakimchuk research alzheimer dementia exercising Psychology 15 June 2023
The way you speak to your newborn baby impacts its brain development: Everything matters
Parents and babysitters can influence newborn babies a lot, but the newest research published on Science Direct shows that the impact is even bigger than we thought. The way you talk to a child and how often you do it impacts their abilities, because it helps them develop some parts of their brain faster.
Kate Yakimchuk babies children personality research Psychology 15 June 2023
Chronic stress makes you want snacks: How stress leads to excess weight gain
While it's normal for most people to eat unhealthy snacks from time to time, constantly stressed people tend to do it more often. A new article published in Neuron claims that constant chronic stress makes you eat more "comfort food".
Kate Yakimchuk overeating stress research Psychology 15 June 2023
Entrepreneurs are actually wired differently: Flexible brains
If you've ever thought that successful entrepreneurs have different brains, then you might be right. New research from University of Liège and Liège University Hospital claims that lots of entrepreneurs have brains that actually work a bit differently.
Kate Yakimchuk brain research Psychology 15 June 2023