Author Archives: Ashley

Marmoset study identifies brain region linking actions to their outcomes

From the University of Cambridge press release: Researchers have discovered a specific brain region underlying ‘goal-directed behaviour’ — that is, when we consciously do something with a particular goal in… Read more »

Study looks at how the feeling of power determines happy relationships

From the Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg press release: Want to have a happy relationship? Make sure both partners feel they can decide on issues that are important to them. Objective power measured… Read more »

Study suggests babies’ responses to surprising events linked to later cognitive ability

From the Johns Hopkins University press release: A first-of-its-kind longitudinal study of infant curiosity found that months-old babies most captivated by magic tricks became the most curious toddlers, suggesting a… Read more »