CognitionNovember 11, 2018
Babies and Chimps Share a Laugh
Adult humans laugh primarily on the exhale, but human babies laugh on the inhale and the exhale—as do chimps. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Cognition
CognitionNovember 7, 2018
What Does It Mean to Be Self-Actualized in the 21st Century?
New research links self-actualization to optimal creativity, well-being and self-transcendence
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NeurologyNovember 7, 2018
How Marijuana Harms a Developing Baby’s Brain
Three studies in rodents suggest prenatal exposure to the drug may pose risks for infants
CognitionNovember 1, 2018
You Really Can Learn in Your Sleep
Experimental techniques demonstrate how to strengthen memories when our brains are off-line
CognitionNovember 1, 2018
Beyond Intelligence
CognitionOctober 31, 2018
Podcast Recap (October 2018): Sexual Fantasies, DNA, Habits and Perfect Timing
The Psychology Podcast recap for October 2018
ConservationOctober 30, 2018
Dolphins Dumb Down Calls to Compete with Ship Noise
Bottlenose dolphins simplify and raise the pitch of their whistles to be heard above underwater shipping noise. Christopher Intagliata reports.
CognitionOctober 26, 2018
What Causes Alcohol-Induced Blackouts?
In search of answers, a neurobiologist looks to rodents
CognitionOctober 26, 2018
The Personality Trait That Is Ripping America (and the World) Apart
People who are antagonistic resonate more with populist messages
CognitionOctober 25, 2018
“Stress Hormone” Cortisol Linked to Early Toll on Thinking Ability
Brain changes, visible on scans, are also associated with Alzheimer’s precursors
CognitionOctober 24, 2018
Making Creepy Music Give You Goose Bumps
Discordant music and sounds can set up the scare, but what you do (or don’t) see can decide whether it lands
CognitionOctober 18, 2018
Don't Forget! A Memorization Exploration
An unforgettable science activity from Science Buddies