Binaural beats synchronize brain activity, don’t affect mood
An auditory illusion thought to synchronize brain waves and alter mood is no more effective…
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Can beauty be-er ignored?
Dr Rebecca Monk and Professor Derek Heim carried out a computer-based study in bars and…
State of mind: The end of personality as we know it
We all have our varying mental emphases, inclinations, and biases. These individual dispositions are dynamic…
Adapting to climate change: We’re doing it wrong
When it comes to adapting to the effects of climate change, scientists and policymakers are…
What puts women off bearded men?
Women who find bearded men less attractive may be deterred due to their potential risk…
Energy choices can be contagious – but why? New insights into peer influence
A growing body of research shows that the behavior of peers has a significant influence…
UBC research shows more needs to be done to alleviate user concerns about privacy and security
Surveys show that consumers are worried that smart speakers are eavesdropping on their conversations and…
3000-year-old teeth solve Pacific banana mystery
Humans began transporting and growing banana in Vanuatu 3000 years ago, a University of Otago…
Interdisciplinary study reveals new insights into the evolution of signed languages
A new study, published in Royal Society Open Science, sheds light on the origins and evolution…
Infants integrate firsthand and social experiences to decide when and how to try
They might not yet speak in complete sentences, but 18-month-olds are savvy when it comes…