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10/09/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Theory of mind: Fascinating study suggests great apes can understand each others’ mental states, just like humans
A recent study published in the journal PNAS suggests that apes can understand each other’s mental states, such as desires, beliefs and false beliefs about reality. This ability, called the theory of mind, was once thought to be unique to humans. It’s described as a cognitive skill that allowed a person to decipher what others think or feel based on […]
09/04/2020
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By Cassie B.
When the voices in your head are giving orders: Pentagon scientists say “talking laser” that beams messages directly into your head coming soon
It may sound like something you only see in science fiction, but experts say we may be just a few years away from “talking lasers” that have the power to beam messages right into our heads. A military initiative known as the Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate is working on laser weapons that are capable of […]
02/01/2020
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By Arsenio Toledo
Japanese translator explains the science behind an ancient text that teaches Samurai how to develop “supernatural powers”
A 17th century Japanese text known as “Twelve Rules of the Sword” has finally been translated. The text supposedly teaches samurai “supernatural powers.” However, its translator proposes a more rational explanation. “Twelve Rules of the Sword” was written in the 17th century, and is a compilation of knowledge passed down by the samurai known as Ito Ittosai, who […]
10/22/2019
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By Zoey Sky
An addictive personality isn’t all bad – here’s how to leverage it to your benefit
Having an addictive personality might seem like a bad thing, but you can turn it around to your benefit. For example, an addictive personality can teach you how to be more mindful and resilient. A person with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), mania, or obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCD) may be familiar with the symptoms of an addictive personality. These […]
06/12/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Research shows babies are born with innate skills that help them pick out individual words from speech
As it turns out, babies do come with tools to help them understand the world. That’s what Dr. Ana Flo of the NeuroSpin Center and her international team of researchers suggest in their study, published in the journal Developmental Science. The team found that humans are born with memory capacity and the ability to process […]
06/04/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Addictive personality? Here’s the upside
Believe it or not, there are some real benefits to addictive behavior. The “addictive personality” can be put to good use and make a person more creative, iron-willed, mindful, and resilient. The adverse effects of mental disorders – like mania and obsessive-compulsive disorder – can be managed. A person who learns how to control addictive behavior can redirect the energies […]
05/29/2018
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By Jayson Veley
Being curious is actually good for your brain and body….and for the political system
According to research presented at the 2016 American Psychological Association convention, curiosity can help individuals make smarter and healthier decisions. “Our research shows the piquing people’s curiosity can influence their choices by steering them away from tempting desires, like unhealthy foods or taking the elevator, and toward less tempting, but healthier options, such as buying […]
04/26/2018
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By David Williams
That’s TOO far to the Left: MIT backs away from startup that wants to upload your brain to the cloud after killing you first
There was an ambitious new startup, called Nectome, that promised to help people evade death through brain uploading at some point in the future. It received backing from the Silicon Valley startup incubator YCombinator as well as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and it seemed to have a solid plan all around. The only […]
04/08/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Stress IS contagious: Primitive instincts cause us to pick up on other people’s fear and stress
Imagine this: You’re leisurely going about your day when you meet someone on edge. Immediately, what was once peace and quiet becomes caught up in the stress and dissipates. If this applies to you, then you’ve just been infected by the virulent stress bug. It may be a figurative expression; nonetheless, science has proven that […]
03/05/2018
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By David Williams
Researchers make the case for lowering your expectations: “It may be the key to happiness”
Have you ever been worried about doing well on a particular task, only to fail to meet your own expectations, leading you to feel major disappointment? It’s something that happens to many people every single day. Whether it’s at work, at school, or just with social interactions in general, people often fail to meet their […]
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