Recent research examines why people are drawn to pseudo-profound statements, revealing that such susceptibility is linked to cognitive traits, such as a lack of critical thinking, and can influence behavior, societal beliefs, and even charitable giving.
A study found that ketone supplementation increased blood ketone levels in women but did not enhance cognitive performance during mental fatigue, despite subjective perceptions of improved performance. The research was recently published in the Journal of Cognitive Enhancement.
Researchers have discovered it's possible to communicate with people during various sleep stages, including REM, by receiving simple responses to questions and stimuli. This breakthrough enhances our understanding of dreams and opens new avenues for studying the sleeping brain.
Researchers have discovered "ACE points" where the brain's waste and immune signals directly exchange with its protective dura mater, challenging the belief in the brain's isolation and revealing a dynamic waste disposal and immune surveillance system.
Neuroscientists have found evidence that older adults' brains compensate for cognitive decline by increasing activity in the cuneal cortex, aiding in maintaining cognitive performance.
A study in Japan found people spend more time viewing paintings believed to be human-made vs. AI-generated, showing an implicit bias, despite no difference in their subjective evaluations of the art.
Scientists at Harvard manipulated time perception in a recent study, showing wounds heal faster when people think more time has passed. Published in Scientific Reports, the findings highlight the mind-body connection
A recent study found no significant differences in attention task accuracy or general neural activity between mindfulness meditators and non-meditators, although meditators showed neural patterns suggestive of enhanced attention.
In a groundbreaking study published in the journal Science, researchers have developed a machine learning model that mimics the way children learn language, offering new insights into early language acquisition. Using video and audio recordings from a young child's perspective,...
Chinese researchers observed 25 obese patients under intermittent energy restriction, finding synchronized changes in gut bacteria and brain regions related to appetite and addiction, suggesting a complex, bidirectional brain-gut-microbiome axis.
Dutch researchers found that the superior colliculus plays a key role in distinguishing objects from backgrounds, altering our understanding of vision. Using optogenetics on mice, they showed this area's critical role in object detection, especially in complex environments. This discovery...
A study in the Journal of Creative Behavior finds that conspiracy theories show creativity in forming unique, complex linguistic compounds, but lack flexibility and diversity in their usage.
A study on 32,006 twins reveals that boys' gaming habits are more influenced by genetics, especially as they age, while girls' gaming is shaped more by environmental factors. These insights evolve from childhood to adolescence, offering a deeper understanding of...
Studies show a link between psychopathic traits and deepfake creation, and higher cognitive abilities lead to better detection of deepfakes.
A series of three studies published in Applied Cognitive Psychology found that explanatory reflection reduced receptivity to pseudo-profound bullshit, but had no effect for scientific bullshit or fake news.