Yanny or Laurel? A speech scientist explains why your brain can decide to hear either one
As a speech scientist, I never thought I’d see so much excitement on social media about one tiny little word.…
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Certain jobs are over-represented among serial killers and psychopaths
The recent and startling arrest of the elusive Golden State Killer, aka the East Area Rapist/Original Night Stalker/Diamond Knot Killer/Visalia…
New study reveals why some people are more creative than others
Creativity is often defined as the ability to come up with new and useful ideas. Like intelligence, it can be…
News outlets continue to promote the holiday-suicide myth — and they could be seriously harming mental health
For years, the media have reported that more suicides occur during the holidays than at any other time. Many of…
Here is what psychiatrists have to say about the holiday blues
This time of the year brings a lot of changes to the usual day-to-day life of hundreds of millions of…
For baby’s brain to benefit, read the right books at the right time
Parents often receive books at pediatric checkups via programs like Reach Out and Read and hear from a variety of…
Lies about Santa? They could be good for your child
Christmas is a magical time of year, especially for children. Unfortunately, between elaborate Elf on the Shelf staging and fending…
Keeping score of ‘friends’ on Facebook and Instagram may be harmful to your psychological health
Ever felt like your peers have more pals than you do? These days, with the rise of social media apps…
How extending reality with VR technology could provide an antidote to loneliness and depression
“Everyone needs to experience this. Especially if they are going through a rough spot.” The study participant removed her headset.…
The two obstacles that are holding back Alzheimer’s research
Thirty years ago, scientists began to unlock the mysteries regarding the cause of Alzheimer’s disease. This knowledge ushered in an…
Why Freud was right about hysteria
A 35-year-old woman loses the use of her legs, suddenly becoming paralysed from the waist down. In another case, a…
New research has uncovered what men and women find most attractive in Tinder photos
While dating and personal ads have been around for decades, the way we meet the people we date has changed…
There’s a likely culprit behind the deterioration of mental health in teens
Around 2012, something started going wrong in the lives of teens. In just the five years between 2010 and 2015,…
Researchers find pathological signs of Alzheimer’s in dolphins, whose brains are much like humans’
A team of scientists in the United Kingdom and the U.S. recently reported the discovery of pathological signs of Alzheimer’s…
Constantly texting your friends about problems may be increasing your anxiety
Our culture has changed immensely as a result of the smartphone. We can get reassurance for every doubt just by…