Scientists at Wake Forest School of Medicine have recorded real time changes in dopamine and serotonin levels in the human brain that are involved with […]
The stay-at-home slowdown—how the pandemic upended our perception of time
Think back to life before stay-at-home orders. Does it feel like just yesterday? Or does it seem like ages ago—like some distant era? Of course, […]
Earthquake risk perception: A picture is worth a thousand stats
Realistic images can be more effective than statistical data for persuading people to take action in support of seismic upgrades to schools, new University of […]
Human perception of colors does not rely entirely on language, a case study
After patient RDS (identified only by his initials for privacy) suffered a stroke, he experienced a rare and unusual side effect: when he saw something […]
System to image the human eye corrects for chromatic aberrations: Personalized method could help diagnose individual vision problems and enhance studies of color perception
Researchers report a new imaging system that cancels the chromatic optical aberrations present in a specific person’s eye, allowing for a more accurate assessment of […]
New insights into how the brain works
The brain is composed of many different types of neurons, and scientists are just beginning to uncover the functional significance of this vast cellular diversity. […]
Frog in your throat? Stress might be to blame for vocal issues: Relationship between stress and voice disorders such as muscle tension dysphonia
Glossophobia, or the fear of public speaking, often comes up in lists of greatest fears. Such anxiety can often impact voice control leading to stammering […]
How the brain distinguishes between voice and sound
Is the brain capable of distinguishing a voice from the specific sounds it utters? In an attempt to answer this question, researchers from the University […]
Music develops the spoken language of the hearing-impaired
Finnish researchers have compiled guidelines for international use for utilising music to support the development of spoken language. The guidelines are suitable for the parents […]
Finding the ‘Goldilocks’ level of enthusiasm for business pitches
When it comes to pitching business ideas to potential investors, an entrepreneur’s excitement and enthusiasm can be the difference between dreams taking shape or ultimately […]
Coherent? Voice disorders significantly affect listeners, too: Study examines effect of voice disorders and listener strategies on speech intelligibility
Researchers conducted a study to see if there are differences in speech intelligibility (a listener’s ability to recover a speaker’s message) in healthy voices compared […]
Researchers publish study on the flexibility of sensory perception
Hearing, sight, touch – our brain captures a wide range of distinct sensory stimuli and links them together. The brain has a kind of built-in […]
When cash is your enemy: Money in hand makes it harder to save for the future
Researchers have known for years that parting from cash can be a psychologically painful experience for many people — much more so than spending money […]
Like mountaineers, nerves need expert guidance to find their way: Scientists discover that motor neurons receive a multitude of cues to successfully navigate to their destinations in the body
Similar to the dozens of Sherpas that guide hikers up treacherous Himalayan mountains to reach a summit, the nervous system relies on elaborate timing and […]