Parents' math anxiety and attitudes significantly affect their children's early math skills, as shown by a comprehensive study in the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology. Maternal math anxiety particularly impacts girls' math attainment in early primary school, revealing a unique...
Researchers have discovered the "phantom touch illusion" in VR, where users feel touch without physical contact, challenging our understanding of sensory processing and brain-body interaction.
A recent study has uncovered a striking connection between cognitive ability and the tendency to have unrealistic financial expectations. The findings, published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, provide evidence that individuals with higher cognitive abilities tend to have more...
New research suggests snoozing can alleviate morning drowsiness and improve cognitive performance without affecting sleep quality or cortisol levels. The practice is more common among younger individuals and evening types.
A groundbreaking study reveals how the brain's reward system shapes our enjoyment of new music through prediction and familiarity. This research offers insight into the universal appeal of music.
A new study shows that chronic ketamine exposure causes major changes in mice brains, particularly in the dopamine system, which is crucial for mood and motivation. The study, published in Cell Reports, highlights ketamine's complex effects on brain regions, indicating...
Playing a mobile video game for just one hour can significantly improve attentional alertness in young adults, a new study in PeerJ reveals, offering insights into the short-term cognitive impacts of gaming.
A study in Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience found that empathy and neurobiological similarity significantly impact communication success. Perceived similarity, however, predominantly influences how individuals rate their interaction quality.
New research reveals that infants primarily learn language through rhythm rather than individual sounds, challenging traditional theories. The study emphasizes the importance of rhythmic speech patterns, like nursery rhymes, in early language development.
Recent research from the Experimental Concert Research project reveals that classical music concerts can synchronize the heartbeats and movements of the audience, demonstrating a unique connection between music and human physiology.
E-SOAM, an octopus-inspired robot arm, marks a significant advancement in soft robotics by integrating stretchable electronics for enhanced human-robot interaction. Its unique design offers dexterity and sensory feedback, mimicking octopus movements.
A study in the Journal of Neurolinguistics finds heart rate variability changes when we hear grammatical errors. This suggests a deep, measurable link between our physiological response and language understanding.
A study has found that our brain's response to stimuli is stronger during the heart's contracting phase. This insight could improve treatments for depression and stroke by aligning them with heart rhythms.
New research suggests that biological age, as indicated by DNA methylation, more significantly impacts cognitive abilities like memory and processing speed than chronological age. This finding could reshape our understanding of aging and cognitive health.
Playing "Beat Saber" in VR improved some cognitive functions, unlike physical training, according to new research. The findings suggest that VR shows promise for cognitive gains in short, engaging sessions.