New cable-free brain imaging method may take social neuroscience to the next level
Researchers at Osaka University develop a cable-free recording method that can be used to measure brain activity associated with social ...
Tag: Social/Behavioral Science
GWAS identifies new risk loci for harmful alcohol use
A unique sample of African-American and European-American participants provides insight into the genetics of alcohol use Philadelphia, May 28, 2019 ...
Does being seen really make cyclists safer on the road?
UBC researcher says high-visibility clothing only part of the solutionCredit: UBCO Researchers from UBC Okanagan have determined motorists tended to ...
Do you hear what I hear?
Study suggests infants with autism risk may be less able to distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar speech patterns NEW YORK, ...
Better together: human and robot co-workers
Göttingen researchers observe the superiority of human-machine teamsCredit: University of Göttingen More and more processes are being automated and digitised. ...
Reimagining the world in playful ways
Credit: RMIT University and Troy Innocent Wayfinder Live, which is currently in currently in play in Bristol, Dublin and Barcelona, ...
Measles vaccination: 'All for one and one for all'
Credit: Florida Atlantic University Measles was declared eradicated in the United States in 2000, but has reappeared in recent months ...
Coming to your household soon: 3-D food printers, nano foods and bug burgers
UMass Amherst food scientist's new book, 'Future Foods,' explores how science is transforming the way we eatCredit: David Julian McClements ...
Marching for climate change may sway people’s beliefs and actions
Americans have a long tradition of taking to the streets to protest or to advocate for things they believe in. ...
Embedded psychiatrist in pediatric clinic improves evaluation access, short-term treatment
BOSTON-- A novel method of embedding child psychiatric care in an urban pediatrics clinic was found to be feasible and ...
New stimulant formulations emerging to better treat ADHD
Credit: ©2012, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, May 20, 2019--A comprehensive new review of the expanding scope ...
Reading with toddlers reduces harsh parenting, enhances child behavior
Credit: Rutgers University People who regularly read with their toddlers are less likely to engage in harsh parenting and the ...
DFG to fund 13 new research training groups
Topics range from the physics of the heaviest particles to cybercrime and the consequences of social services work / €65 ...
Thoughts on body image in pregnancy important indicator of emotional wellbeing
Researchers have shown that a new way of assessing women's relationship with their bodies during pregnancy could help predict how ...
Tortoises on the menu
Wild chimpanzees eat tortoises after cracking them open against tree trunksCredit: Erwan Theleste "We have known for decades that chimpanzees ...
Soft, social robot brings coziness to homes — and classrooms
ITHACA, N.Y. - A new social robot that can be customized with handcrafted material, such as wood and wool, brings ...
Infants later diagnosed with autism seldom initiate joint attention
Credit: David Naylor In typical development, both infants and their parents flexibly use verbal and non-verbal behaviors to establish frequent ...
PLOS announces published peer review option
San Francisco, CA., May 22, 2019---PLOS today announced that all its journals will offer authors the option to publish their ...
Pain management protocol sends 92 percent of cancer surgery patients home without opioids
Penn study of robotic urologic surgery patients points to key step in overcoming opioid crisisCredit: Penn Medicine PHILADELPHIA - A ...
Social networks and suicide prevention
Call for more face-to-face contact and extended circle of careCredit: courtesy Flinders University Depression and mental health problems are increasing ...