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Study examines effects of digital dating abuse on teens

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From the University of Michigan press release: Teens expect to experience some digital forms of abuse in dating, but girls may be suffering more severe emotional consequences than boys, according to a new study. Researchers at… 

Now or later: How taste and sound affect when you buy

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From the Brigham Young University press release: There’s a reason marketers make appeals to our senses; the “snap, crackle and pop” of Rice Krispies makes us want to buy the cereal and eat it. But as… 

Brain region that affects drug use habits identified

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From the University of Iowa press release: The human brain is nimble. It can reorganize itself to learn new things, catalog memories, and even break old habits. So, what if our brains could be taught… 

Possible early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder

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From the UT Southwestern Medical Center press release: Measuring a set of proteins in the blood may enable earlier diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study from the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute… 

Meaningless accelerating scores yield better performance

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From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Seemingly any behavior can be “gamified” and awarded digital points these days, from tracking the steps you’ve walked to the online purchases you’ve made and even the…