Study shows impact of context on moral behaviour
From the Dartmouth College press release: When it comes to making moral decisions, we often think of the golden rule: do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Yet, why we make…
Study suggests school bullying increases chances of mental health issues and unemployment in later life
From the Lancaster University press release: Victims of bullying in secondary school have dramatically increased chances of mental health problems and unemployment in later life. New research led by Lancaster University Management School researchers reveals…
Study suggests neurons in the motor cortex exhibit an unexpected division of labour
From the University of Arkansas press release: A study conducted by University of Arkansas researchers reveals that neurons in the motor cortex of the brain exhibit an unexpected division of labor, a finding that could…
Study identifies brain wiring differences in children with conduct disorder
From the University of Birmingham press release: Behavioural problems in young people with severe antisocial behaviour — known as conduct disorder — could be caused by differences in the brain’s wiring that link the brain’s…
Study suggests intentions attributed to other people change how we see their actions
From the University of Plymouth press release: Have you ever noticed how easily people can see the meaning in other’s behaviour? We seem to intuitively know why our child drags us towards the shop window,…
Study suggests adding human touch to unchatty chatbots may lead to bigger letdown
From the Penn State press release: Sorry, Siri, but just giving a chatbot a human name or adding humanlike features to its avatar might not be enough to win over a user if the device…
Study suggests embracing the uncertainty of deadlines could be key to more successful projects
From the University of Michigan press release: Deadlines tend to radiate a sense of existential finality, but project managers know that they’re rarely set in stone. While it might sound counterintuitive, embracing that uncertainty could…
Study looks at how superstitions spread
From the University of Pennsylvania press release: Ancient Roman leaders once made decisions about important events, such as when to hold elections or where to build new cities, based on the presence or flight patterns…
Study suggests light, physical activity reduces brain aging
From the Boston University School of Medicine press release: Incremental physical activity, even at light intensity, is associated with larger brain volume and healthy brain aging. Considerable evidence suggests that engaging in regular physical activity…
Study maps sound, response and reward anticipation in mouse brain
From the University of Oregon press release: University of Oregon neuroscientists report that two areas of the mouse brain combine representations of what is heard and anticipated, guiding behavior that leads mice to the best…