From the Flinders University press release: Noise can make or break a dining experience, according to a laboratory study replicating common noise levels in restaurants. The acoustic experts say the study proves that high noise…
From the Society for Neuroscience press release: On some days, time flies by, while on others it seems to drag on. A new study from JNeurosci reveals why: time-sensitive neurons get worn out and skew our perceptions…
From the Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz press release: People all over the world associate colors with emotions. In fact, people from different parts of the world often associate the same colors with the same emotions.…
From the California Institute of Technology press release: In the first week of the coronavirus pandemic, people living in the United States underestimated their chances of catching the virus, or of getting seriously ill from…
From the Ohio State University press release: While acetaminophen is helping you deal with your headache, it may also be making you more willing to take risks, a new study suggests. People who took acetaminophen…
From the Ohio State University press release: People enjoy witnessing extraordinary individuals — from athletes to CEOs — extend long runs of dominance in their fields, a new study suggests. But they aren’t as interested…
From the Indiana University press release: It has long been known that giving can have positive effects on the person who is giving, such as an increase in happiness, confidence, and even physical health. But…
From the Cell Press press release: Our sense of who we are is thought to be influenced by things like our childhood experiences, our interactions with others, and now, researchers say, our bodies. A study…
From the Dartmouth College press release: Imagine if every time you looked at a face, one side of the face always appeared distorted as if it were melting, resembling a painting by Salvador Dalí. This…
From the Ohio State University press release: Walking with a purpose — especially walking to get to work — makes people walk faster and consider themselves to be healthier, a new study has found. The…