Scientists solved the mystery of why some people are scared of heights
Researchers are closer than ever to understanding the intricate workings of the human brain that contribute to this pervasive fear.
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JJ Shavit
- Jul 13
AI-powered robot “companions” could combat human loneliness, study finds
A ground-breaking new study suggests that the future antidote to an escalating loneliness epidemic could come from an unexpected source - AI
JJ Shavit
- Mar 5
Seven questions can define how wise you are, study finds
Researchers report that an abbreviated, seven-item scale can help determine with high validity a person’s level of wisdom and well-being.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 18
Managing emotions better can prevent ageing, study finds
Negative emotions, anxiety and depression are thought to promote the onset of neurodegenerative diseases and dementia.
JJ Shavit
- Dec 30, 2022
These seven questions can define how wise you are
Researchers report that an abbreviated, seven-item scale can help determine with high validity a person’s level of wisdom,
JJ Shavit
- Dec 28, 2022
Women on average perform better than men on a ‘theory of mind’ test
A part of human social interaction and communication involves putting ourselves in other people’s shoes, to imagine another person's thought
JJ Shavit
- Dec 5, 2022
Playing the piano boosts brain processing power and helps lift the blues
Research demonstrates the positive impact learning to play a musical instrument has on the brain’s ability to process sights and sounds
JJ Shavit
- Nov 26, 2022
Changing feelings can boost creativity for conventional thinkers
Researchers found that conventional thinkers, those who rank low on openness to new ideas and experiences, came up with more creative ideas.
JJ Shavit
- Nov 14, 2022
How do we experience the pain of other people?
People greatly differ in their ability to empathize. Sharing the distress of others is considered key to empathy and our motivation to help.
JD Shavit
- Nov 8, 2022
Different people interpret facial impressions very differently, study reveals
Researchers used an algorithm to allow people to refine what they thought the facial expression of a particular emotion should look like.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 25, 2022
MIT sleep study delivers eye-opening and unexpected results
More sleep seems to provide big benefits: Many people find it gives them increased energy, emotional control, and improved wellbeing.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 17, 2022
Researchers unlock the power of our emotional memory
You may not realize it, but each time you recall a memory—like your first time riding a bike or walking into your high school prom.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 14, 2022
Researchers discover a major new function of the cerebellum
Enhanced memory for emotional stimuli is crucial for survival, but it may also contribute to the development of fear-related disorders.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 18, 2022
Sharing a laugh: Scientists teach a robot when to have a sense of humor
Researchers designed a shared-laughter AI system that responds to human laughter in order to build a sense of empathy into dialogue.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 17, 2022
New study reveals why puppy-dog eyes are so irresistable
Dogs are unique from other mammals in their reciprocated bond with humans which can be demonstrated though mutual gaze.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 22, 2022
These seven questions can determine how wise you are, study finds
An abbreviated, seven-item scale can help determine with high validity a person’s level of wisdom and a strong association to well-being.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 21, 2022
Random acts of kindness make a bigger splash than expected
Giving a friend a ride, baking cookies for a sick family member, or even buying a stranger a cup of coffee knows acts of kindness add joy.
JD Shavit
- Jul 13, 2022
Do you get ‘hangry’? New research spotlights why
Research has discovered that feeling hungry really can make us “hangry”, with emotions such as anger and irritability strongly linked to it.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 8, 2022
World's most boring person discovered by researchers
The study into the science of boredom has uncovered the jobs, characteristics, and hobbies that are considered a stereotypical snooze.
JJ Shavit
- May 16, 2022
AI algorithm trained to detect unhappiness on social media
Researchers have developed an algorithm that can identify the basic needs of users from the text and images they share on social networks.
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