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Why Our Brains See Faces Everywhere - And Monkeys Do Too
Neuroscientists at the University of Sydney say our brains find real human faces in objects around us using a cognitive process.
76-year-old Student Finally Graduates 50 Years After He Began His Ph.D. in Philosophy
Unlike most candidates however, it took Dr. Axten 5 decades before 76-year-old student finally graduated with a Ph.D. in sociology.
Teaching Teens How to Understand Their Feelings is Key to Helping Them Grow and Mature
Focusing on fixing behavior will leave teens disconnected. ‘Reflective Parenting' teaches what's goes on in the teenage brain, says new book.
Looking On the Bright Side of Life Could Help Cut Your Risk For Dementia
Although there have been studies trying to link personality to dementia these have been small and only in specific populations.
Tree-Filled City Parks Make People as Happy as Christmas Day, Says New Study of Twitter Posts
This first-of-its-kind study used people's tweets to track their moods after visiting public parks—and they found that trees make us as happy as Christmas.
Optimistic People Shown to Sleep Better and Longer
Having an optimistic attitude does a lot more than just improve your mood—this new research says that it helps you get a better nights sleep.
Want to Get Your Creative Juices Flowing? This New Study Says You Could Try Playing Minecraft
A new study from Iowa State University says that playing certain video games – particularly Minecraft – can help people think more creatively.
Seeing a Glass As Half-Full May Say More About Someone's Personality Than Just Being Optimistic
"Seeing the glass as half-full" rather than half-empty is supposed to be indicative of someone's optimism – but what about their personality?
New Research Says That Being a 'Dog Person' and Enjoying Puppy Perks is in Our Genetic Makeup
People may be genetically predisposed to being a dog person - and that may mean that they enjoy a number of dog-related health benefits.
If You Worry About Having ADHD, Don't Despair - Scientists Now Believe Leonardo da Vinci Had It Too
"I hope that Leonardo's legacy can help us to change some of the stigma around ADHD," said the researcher who led the study.
Music Takes 13 Minutes to 'Release Sadness' and 9 to Make You Happy, Says New Study
Musical scientists have finally determined the exact amount of time it takes for music ease symptoms of depression and anxiety.
The Science of Kindness: Biology Proves How We Are All Connected
The basic lessons of biology teach us exactly why we are all connected with each other—and why that's important.
Meet the 18-Year-old Blind Piano Player Who is So Talented, Scientists Are Studying His Brain
Matthew Whitaker is a blind piano prodigy whose unique neurological state could help scientists better understand the human brain.
These Schools Are Offering Yoga and Mindfulness Class as an Alternative to After-School Detention
Yellow Springs High School in Ohio is offering mindfulness, meditation, and yoga classes as an alternative to punitive after-school detention programs.
Smelling Your Lover's Shirt Could Improve Your Sleep As Much as Sleeping Aids
People who slept with their romantic partner's t-shirt was shown to improve sleep quality on par with sleep supplements such as melatonin.
Altruistic Babies? New Study Shows Hungry Toddlers Will Give Up Food in Order to Help Others
This heartening study shows that human babies are naturally willing to sacrifice their own wants and needs in order to help a stranger.
Smell of Roses, Even During Sleep, Shown to Help Improve Learning Success by as Much as 30%
German researchers found that the scent of roses significantly improved student test scores in English vocabulary classes.
Move Over, Sudoku-Neurologists Release 3 Online Brain Training Games Scientifically Proven to Work
Scientists from New York University and University of California, Santa Barbara developed the free games specifically to train your cognitive abilities.
Doing Something Nice For Others Can Immediately Relieve Sensations of Physical and Mental Pain, Says New Study
This intriguing new study says that altruism and charity can reduce pain and increase peoples' accute and chronic pain thresholds.
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