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The Kavli Prize Presents: Understanding the Machinery of the Cell [Sponsored]
by Scientific American Custom Media on May 30, 2023 at 7:00 pm
James Rothman shared The Kavli Prize in Neuroscience in 2010 for discovering the molecular basis of neurotransmitter release. How did a biochemist come to win […]
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Social Media Can Harm Kids. Could New Regulations Help?
by Jesse Greenspan on May 26, 2023 at 2:00 pm
As more researchers document the potential harms of social media use, especially for youngsters, both Republicans and Democrats are pushing legislation to rein […]
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A Rare Form of Dementia Can Unleash Creativity
by Robert Martone on May 26, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Frontotemporal dementia can release the creative potential of the brain’s visual areas
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Here's What Causes Motion Sickness
by James Phillips, The Conversation US on May 26, 2023 at 10:00 am
Here's how to reconcile the mismatch in what your senses are telling your brain
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The Dunning-Kruger Effect Isn't What You Think It Is
by Eric C. Gaze, The Conversation US on May 23, 2023 at 12:30 pm
The least skilled people know how much they don't know, but everyone thinks they are better than average
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How One Man's Rare Alzheimer's Mutation Delayed the Onset of Disease
by Sara Reardon, Nature magazine on May 17, 2023 at 5:30 pm
Genetic resilience found in a person predisposed to early-onset dementia could potentially lead to new treatments
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Understanding Dissociative Identity Disorder through the 'Community' of Ella
by Josh Fischman, Rebecca J. Lester, Jeffery DelViscio on May 17, 2023 at 10:00 am
We learn the story of “Ella,” a patient with 12 different personalities, or “parts,” and of her therapist, who helped her form a peaceful […]
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People in the U.S. Think They Are Better Than They Actually Are. People in Asia Don't
by Shinobu Kitayama on May 15, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Western individualism may promote a “better than you actually are” mindset
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Here's How to Use Dreams for Creative Inspiration
by Ingrid Wickelgren on May 15, 2023 at 9:00 am
Channeling Thomas Edison and Salvador Dalí, researchers show that shaping dream imagery could spark creative ideas to target a specific problem
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Adversity in Early Childhood Can Impair Brain Development
by Cordula Hölig, Ramesh Kekunnaya, Brigitte Röder on May 12, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Adverse early childhood experience leaves persisting traces in brain structure, highlighting the importance of preventive measures for healthy brain development
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Another New Alzheimer's Drug: What Promising Trial Results Mean for Treatment
by Sara Reardon, Nature magazine on May 5, 2023 at 5:30 pm
Findings suggest that the amyloid-targeting drug candidate slows cognitive decline in some people, but questions remain over its potential side effects
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Surges of Activity in the Dying Human Brain Could Hint at Fleeting Conscious Experiences
by Stephanie Pappas, LiveScience on May 2, 2023 at 8:30 pm
An increase in activity in dying brains might be associated with last-minute conscious experiences, but scientists don’t know for sure
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A Brain Scanner Combined with an AI Language Model Can Provide a Glimpse into Your Thoughts
by Allison Parshall on May 1, 2023 at 3:30 pm
New technology gleans the gist of stories a person hears while laying in a brain scanner
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People Differ Widely in Their Understanding of Even a Simple Concept Such as the Word 'Penguin'
by Simon Makin on April 25, 2023 at 11:00 am
We think about what a penguin is like in dozens of different ways—one reason why we often talk past each other
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Did Time Tick Slower for a Woman Who Spent 500 Days Alone in a Cave?
by Ruth Ogden, The Conversation US on April 24, 2023 at 5:30 pm
Here’s why a woman who spent 500 days in extreme isolation lost her sense of time
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How Our Team Overturned the 90-Year-Old Metaphor of a 'Little Man' in the Brain Who Controls Movement
by Nico U.F. Dosenbach on April 21, 2023 at 5:00 pm
A pillar of every neuroscience textbook, the classic “homunculus” has just gone through a radical revision
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Extreme Views Are More Attractive Than Moderate Ones
by Amit Goldenberg on April 19, 2023 at 2:00 pm
New research shows that people are drawn to others with more extreme versions of their own political views
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Conspiracy Theories Can Be Undermined with These Strategies, New Analysis Shows
by Stephanie Pappas on April 5, 2023 at 6:00 pm
A new review finds that only some methods to counteract conspiracy beliefs are effective. Here’s what works and what doesn’t
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Personality Can Change from One Hour to the Next
by Francine Russo on April 5, 2023 at 10:45 am
Studies show that people may experience enormous variability in personality traits throughout the course of the day
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Open Offices Aren't Working, so How Do We Design an Office That Does?
by Kelso Harper, George Musser on April 3, 2023 at 10:00 am
Insights from Deaf and autistic communities could finally make office spaces better for everyone.
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New Research Points to Causes for Brain Disorders with No Obvious Injury
by Z Paige L'Erario on March 31, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Functional neurological disorders are very real, and medical compassion is an important part of treatment
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Wearable Brain Devices Will Challenge Our Mental Privacy
by Nita A. Farahany on March 27, 2023 at 11:00 am
A new era of neurotechnology means we may need new protections to safeguard our brain and mental experiences
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Kindness Can Have Unexpectedly Positive Consequences
by Amit Kumar on March 23, 2023 at 1:00 pm
People who engage in random acts of kindness may not fully recognize the impact of their behavior on others
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Fixing the Hated Open-Design Office
by George Musser on March 20, 2023 at 4:00 pm
Open-office designs create productivity and health problems. New insights from Deaf and autistic communities could fix them
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How the Psychology of Silicon Valley Contributed to a Bank Collapse
by Gary Stix on March 18, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Venture capitalists and start-ups don’t mind losing money, but dealing with a bank run is a whole different story