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06/22/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Excessive use of video games, social media and the internet linked to poor academic performance
A new study has found that teens who play video games or surf the internet for more than an hour a day tend to perform worse at school compared to teens who use these interactive technologies in moderation. Interactive technologies are anything that allows for the two-way flow of information, such as video games, smartphones, social […]
12/11/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Not monkeying around: Monkeys “exhibit more cognitive flexibility” compared to humans, say researchers
Apparently, monkeys outperform humans when it comes to coming up with strategies. This is according to new research by a group of psychologists from Georgia State University, who conducted a test that pitted the cognitive flexibility of humans against those of monkeys. The test, as described in the journal Scientific Reports, involved 56 humans and 29 monkeys, […]
09/18/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Forgotten dreams: REM sleep helps prevent information overload, explain scientists
Dreams are quickly forgotten the moment people wake up. This is likely due to a group of neurons that gets activated during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep – the phase of mammalian slumber when most dreams are made. A recent study published in the journal Science examined the neurons that produce appetite and sleep hormones in mice. Japanese and American […]
01/24/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Innate intelligence: Scientists theorize that the origins of human technology occurred spontaneously
Much has been said about the intelligence of chimpanzees: they can be taught to “speak” in sign language, some have exhibited incredible creativity and artistry, and some have even been observed to grieve and mourn the deaths of friends and family. A recent research however, suggests that there may be more to their intelligence than what […]
12/04/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Mothers who smile a lot at their babies and maintain eye contact “sync up” with them, improving brain development
The ability of babies to learn may be influenced by how their mothers interact with them. Researchers from Dartmouth College and the University of Cambridge in the U.K. found that babies learn when their mothers smile and maintain eye contact with them a lot. In their study, the researchers discovered that babies’ neural activity that syncs well […]
10/11/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Working out in the morning helps improve cognitive function throughout the day, say researchers
A recent study from Australia found that morning workouts can greatly improve working memory in older adults. In the paper, which was published in The British Journal of Sports Medicine, the researchers discussed whether moderate-intensity exercises can improve cognition in older adults and whether adding light-intensity walking breaks can further their brain-boosting effects. A collaboration between […]
03/16/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Could virtual reality be the new classroom? Researchers are looking at ways the technology could be used for education
Virtual reality (VR) is now being touted as a powerful educational tool. In a recent experiment, students immersed themselves in a virtual simulation of the severe effects of ocean acidification. The participants displayed better grasp of the complex concept after completing the virtual lesson. Based on these findings, researchers at the University of Oregon surmised that VR could help […]
08/29/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
Chimp mothers teach their offspring to use moss as drinking sponge in latest example of intelligent, conscious lives of primates
Scientists have, for the first time, recorded evidence that prove chimpanzees learn from each other in the wild. Perhaps not so mind-blowing for some who already consider the primate to be our closest living relative, but the underlying implication of such a discovery is the possibility of a common ancestor between humans and chimps. The […]
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