Rather than constantly repainting a new canvas with a picture of the surrounding world each time it takes in information, the human brain appears to build a working model supported by predictions constantly checked and rechecked ...
Jan 31, 2022
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Buying a second-hand car at a good price feels good. But choosing a delicious-looking doughnut in the supermarket leaves us riddled with doubt. After all, we resolved to eat a healthier diet this year—so wouldn't it be ...
Jan 12, 2022
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Researchers from the HSE University Centre for Language and Brain have created and standardized a new test battery for diagnosing language disorders in people with brain damage. The test is the first standardized assessment ...
Nov 30, 2021
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Do Vladimir Putin and Justin Bieber look alike? They do if you think they have similar personalities, shows a new study by a team of psychologists.
Sep 1, 2021
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Some days it may not have felt like it, but being locked down with your kids and spouse may have bolstered your well-being during COVID-19.
Aug 11, 2021
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A bioactive compound found in cocoa powder and dark chocolate could help middle-aged adults enjoy exercise, a new study has suggested. The research analyzed the potential health benefits of cocoa flavanols, a plant nutrient ...
Aug 4, 2021
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How long do coronaviruses remain infectious on banknotes and coins? Is it possible to become infected through contact with cash? Experts at the European Central Bank, in collaboration with the Department of Medical and Molecular ...
Jul 29, 2021
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Researchers at the University of Toronto have developed an innovative tool to aid in the investigation of how we perceive and remember visual experiences.
Jul 21, 2021
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Contrary to what science once suggested, older people with a declining sense of smell do not have comprehensively dampened olfactory ability for odors in general—it simply depends upon the type of odor. Researchers at the ...
Jul 1, 2021
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In pharmaceutical research, small tissue spheres are used as mini-organ models for reproducible tests. TU Wien has found a way to develop a reliable standard for these tissue samples.
May 26, 2021
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