Wonder Woman’s striking visage on large, bright screens just inside the new National Museum of Psychology tells visitors there’s more
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Inability to recognize faces linked to broader visual recognition problems: Many people with facial blindness also have abnormalities in brain regions that process scenes and bodies
Imagine that you’re supposed to meet colleagues for dinner, only you can’t remember what their faces look like. For some,
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A mechanism behind choosing alcohol over healthy rewards is found
The study links molecular changes in the brain to behaviours that are central in addiction, such as choosing a drug
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Nature programs could put a spring in your step: New study shows that watching films set in a natural environment boosts body image
New research shows that watching TV programmes such as the BBC’s Springwatch and Countryfile might actually be good for you.
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People recall information better through virtual reality
While the use of virtual reality (VR) for gaming and entertainment continues to grow, the technology also shows promise for
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Better physical fitness and lower aortic stiffness key to slower brain aging
The rate of decline in certain aspects of memory may be explained by a combination of overall physical fitness and
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Global warming can be limited to 1.5°C by changing how we travel, heat homes, use devices
Global warming can be limited to 1.5°C by unprecedented improvements in the energy efficiency of everyday activities, according to new
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This monkey can plan out their foraging routes just like a human: Just like humans, vervet monkeys can plan their routes — but most prefer not to
They might not have mastered GPS technology, but vervet monkeys can solve multi-destination routes in the same way humans do.
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A filthy first — the 6 common types of disgust that protect us from disease revealed
Disgust has long been recognised as an emotion which evolved to help our ancestors avoid infection, but now researchers have
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Oxytocin, vasopressin flatten social hierarchy and synchronize behaviors: New findings from a study of male rhesus macaques could lead to treatment alternatives for social impairments in disorders like autism and schizophrenia
Oxytocin’s effects on human social behavior aren’t clear. Some studies reveal significant positive changes, yet others show none at all.
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