NeuroscienceStudy: Biden and Trump are "super-agers" likely to stay healthy to 2024 By Douglas Heingartner September 26, 2020 A new study suggests that both 2020 presidential candidates are “super-agers” who are likely to maintain their health beyond the end of the next presidential term. Read more
Child-developmentalNeuroscienceEven a single incident of binge drinking can harm the brain By Douglas Heingartner September 25, 2020 A new study suggests that a single episode of binge drinking in young adults may be linked to almost immediate structural brain atrophy. Read more
Child-developmentalNeuroscienceSome kids watch TV more than others because they like the novelty By Douglas Heingartner September 23, 2020 A new study suggests some kids watch TV more than others because their inborn preference for novelty makes them seek more varied stimulation. Read more
NeuroscienceThis computer can read your mind, and render your thoughts as pictures By Douglas Heingartner September 22, 2020 By monitoring your brain, a computer will read your mind and present what you’re thinking about in the form of images, with 83% accuracy. Read more
NeurosciencePhysical exercise improves performance on League of Legends videogame By Douglas Heingartner September 7, 2020 A new study has found that 15 minutes of cardiovascular exercise improved performance on video games such as League of Legends. Read more
NeuroscienceNew study shows that bed-sharing couples sleep better By Gean Xhafa August 29, 2020 Couples that sleep in the same bed show increased REM sleep and “sleep synchronization.” Read more