CognitionFebruary 28, 2017
The Power of Overlearning
It can help to work on something you already know how to do
Stories by Victoria Sayo Turner
Victoria Sayo Turner is a PhD student studying neuroscience at the University of California, San Francisco. She graduated from Amherst College in 2014 and worked at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, from 2014 to 2016.
CognitionDecember 20, 2016
Eye Contact Can Be Overwhelming
Research shows that maintaining eye contact can make it harder to think
BehaviorApril 26, 2016
It Takes Effort to be Selfish
A new study suggests we are altruistic at heart
Mind & BrainMarch 15, 2016
Study Finds "Seasonal Affective Disorder" Doesn't Exist
A rigorous survey raises serious questions
Mind & BrainFebruary 9, 2016
Children with a Religious Upbringing Show Less Altruism
A controversial study with a surprising finding
Mind & BrainJanuary 5, 2016
The Strain of Always Being on Call
Just knowing that work might reach you makes it hard to relax and recover
Mind & BrainNovember 10, 2015
Hunger Makes You Crave More Than Food
The desire goes beyond what can be eaten, a study suggests