From the Society for Neuroscience press release: Neural activity associated with defensive responses in humans shifts between two brain regions depending on the proximity of a threat, suggests neuroimaging data from two independent samples of…
From the Florida State University press release: Every time you walk out of a building, you immediately see where you’re at and then step toward a destination. Whether you turn left, right or go straight…
From the University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences press release: For some couples in romantic relationships, just staying together is good enough. But others want to see their relationship move forward —…
From the Ghent University press release: Six studies demonstrate that believing in free will increases the correspondence bias and predicts prescribed punishment and reward behavior. Free will is a cornerstone of our society, and psychological…
From the Michigan State University press release: The claim that holding a “power pose” can improve your life became wildly popular several years ago, fueling the second most-watched TED talk ever but also casting doubts about…
From the Frontiers press release: Researchers have studied the brain activity of young binge-drinking college students in Spain, and found distinctive changes in brain activity, which may indicate delayed brain development and be an early…
From the University of California – San Diego press release: An international team of researchers reports that when children are praised for being smart not only are they quicker to give up in the face…
From the University of Luxembourg press release: People can intuitively recognise small numbers up to four; however, when calculating they depend on the assistance of language. In this respect, the fascinating research question ensues: how…
From the University of Vienna press release: Music is a worldwide phenomenon and part of every culture, but the origin of music remains a longstanding puzzle. Why do people invest so much energy, time and…
From the University of Portsmouth press release: New research shows how top-level sportspeople can struggle to adjust to life after retirement, with their identities continuing to be defined by their former careers. The research, published…