Mice, like humans, fidget when deep in thought
Credit: Anne Churchland Almost everyone fidgets, said Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Associate Professor Anne Churchland. She referred to a collage ...
Tag: Social/Behavioral Science
2018 Health of Houston Survey sheds light on residents
Credit: Photo by Maricruz Kwon/UTHealth A snapshot of health conditions revealing the disparities across 38 neighborhood areas in Harris County ...
When it comes to robots, reliability may matter more than reasoning
Credit: US Army What does it take for a human to trust a robot? That is what Army researchers are ...
Researchers relate neuropsychological tests with real-life activity in multiple sclerosis
Neuropsychological assessment among the tools useful for measuring the impact of multiple sclerosis on everyday activities, according to researchers at ...
Wayne State leading efforts to alleviate fatbergs
What we throw out can come back to haunt usCredit: Tracie Baker, DVM, Ph.D., Wayne State University DETROIT - Worldwide, ...
Perception of musical pitch varies across cultures
How people interpret musical notes depends on the types of music they have listened to, researchers findCredit: Josh McDermott CAMBRIDGE, ...
Winning-at-all-costs in the workplace: Short-term gains could spell long-term disaster
Credit: San Diego State University Organizations endorsing a win-at-all-costs environment may find this management style good for the bottom-line, but ...
Researchers suggest cultural outreach prevents social exclusion
Credit: Kai Lehikoinen Even though the majority of the Finnish youth are thriving, some of them are wrestling with a ...
Rare 10 million-year-old fossil unearths new view of human evolution
New study of an ape-like pelvis suggests human ancestors might not have been built like modern African apesCredit: Illustration courtesy ...
Youth activism is on the rise around the globe, says author
On the eve of the Sept. 20 youth-led climate strike, author says the wave of activism has been building for ...
Suicide risk factors vary by ethnic group
New risk profiles needed for better suicide predictionCredit: University of Houston Approximately 8.3 million adults in the United States reported ...
For kids who face trauma, good neighbors or teachers can save their longterm health
Previous studies found having adverse childhood experiences can lead to poor health outcomes later in life. New BYU research finds ...
Don’t make major decisions on an empty stomach, research suggests
New research from the University of Dundee suggests that people might want to avoid making any important decisions about the ...
Heart-healthy forager-farmers in lowland Bolivia are changing diets and gaining weight
People known for 'astonishing' cardiovascular health are going to market and changing their diets -- with the biggest difference being ...
Warriors Research Institute expands telehealth to Texas veterans and their families
Baylor Scott & White Research Institute program receives grant for statewide expansionCredit: Baylor Scott & White Health Warriors Research Institute, ...
Slower growth in working memory linked to teen driving crashes
Credit: Copyright 2019 Walshe EA et al., JAMA Network Open Research into why adolescent drivers are involved in motor vehicle ...
Decades after a good-behavior program in grade school, adults report healthier, more successful lives
What defines a "good life" in your 30s? The exact answer probably depends on the person, but most people could ...
Study calls for legal reform on ‘hidden crime’ few male victims will talk about
A call for a change in the law to class men, forced to have sex with women, as rape victims ...
Researchers discover the science behind giving up
Study published in Cell reveals activity of nociceptin neuronsCredit: Max Hunter What happens when we give up? Inside the brain, ...
Dr. Chiaravalloti receives grant to improve new learning and memory in multiple sclerosis
The National Institutes of Health awarded a $1,825,742 grant to Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhD, of Kessler Foundation to conduct a randomized ...
