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Study looks at ideological perceptions of fonts

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From the press release: Yard signs for a local politician captured the curiosity of Katherine Haenschen. “I was driving through the region and noticed the same campaign was using a different font on signs in… 

Study examines how medication for ADHD affects the brain’s reward system

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From the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University press release: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological disorder characterized by symptoms of hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity. People with the condition are often… 

Study suggests internet may erode teenage impulse controls

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From the Flinders University press release: Many teenagers are struggling to control their impulses on the internet, in a scramble for quick thrills and a sense of power online, potentially increasing their risks of becoming… 

Study looks at what reduces fear

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From the University of Würzburg press release: Going on a journey alone. Sitting in a plane for hours at a height of twelve kilometres above the Atlantic Ocean. With turbulence and all the inconveniences that… 

Study suggests art in a museum speaks best for itself

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museuFrom the University of Basel press release: Information about an artwork has no effect on the aesthetic experience of museum visitors. The characteristics of the artwork itself have a much stronger impact on observers. Psychologists…