From the University of Nevada, Las Vegas press release: Flashing crosswalk lights are no match for flashy cars, according to a new UNLV study which found that drivers of expensive cars are least likely to…
From the Tohoku University press release: Walking is one of our most natural, daily actions. Now, a new study led by a Tohoku University researcher suggests that walkers use step synchronization as a form of…
From the University of Cologne press release: An international team of scientists has found out that being treated disrespectfully can lead people to develop cynical beliefs about human nature. Cynical beliefs about human nature, in…
From the University of Texas at San Antonio press release: The physical and mental sensations we associate with feeling sick are a natural biological response to inflammation within the body. However, the strength and severity…
From the Ohio State University press release: A new child can spark feelings of jealousy in a person who already fears being abandoned by his or her partner, research suggests. A new study found that…
From the Binghamton University press release: Older children respond more strongly to rewarding experiences and less strongly to negative experiences later in the day, which may lead to poor decision-making at night, according to research…
From the Society of Neuroscience press release: The strength of alpha brain waves reveals if you are about to make a biased decision, according to research recently published in JNeurosci. Everyone has bias, and neuroscientists can…
From the Stanford University press release: When Stanford University neuroscientist Brian Knutson tracked his smartphone usage, he was shocked to learn that he spent twice as much time on his phone as he had anticipated.…
From the Michigan State University press release: A new Michigan State University study found that a good night’s sleep does adolescents good — beyond helping them stay awake in class. Adequate sleep can help teens…
From the University of Portsmouth press release: Young burglars are driven by a desire for excitement when they initially commit crime, new research from the University of Portsmouth has found. The paper published today highlights…