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Adulthood pleasure experiences get affected by childhood traumas you face. Can the brain be rewired to change behaviour? Neuroscience explainsNew research suggests childhood trauma may be linked to difficulties experiencing pleasure in adulthood through changes in brain pathways i...- Science says crows remember faces of people who wronged them, here’s what their brains reveal about animal intelligenceWhen a crow responds to a specific person years after a significant encounter, its behavior suggests that the bird may have retained a memo...
- Inside the Octopus Brain: How nine mini-brains make this sea creature remarkably cleverThe octopus is a remarkable invertebrate characterized by an advanced neurological system featuring nine brains that facilitate complex beh...
- Psychology says people who can’t stop at one cookie after opening the jar may be responding to more than hungerStrict dietary restraint can interact with cravings and reduced self-control in complicated ways. Research suggests that people with higher...
- Psychology says people who notice small spelling mistakes everywhere may have a different attentional filtering stylePeople who quickly notice small spelling mistakes may simply be showing how differently human attention can work. We do not take in the wor...
- Psychology says people who are spontaneous and don't like to plan future much aren't careless about life: What this behavior reveals?Psychology says people who are spontaneous and don't like to plan future much aren't always avoiding responsibility. They may have a presen...
- Psychology says people who bounce their feet to music without realizing it may be responding to rhythmic alignmentBouncing your foot to music without consciously noticing it does not necessarily reveal anything unusual about your personality. It may sim...
- Bengaluru-based startup leans on cancer-sniffing dogs and AI for early detectionBilly, Jessie and Banu are part of a team of beagles, labradors, Dutch shepherds and other dog breeds being trained by startup Dognosis to ...
- Psychology says making progress, even small progress, can improve mood more than reaching a goalPsychology says us that happiness is not reserved only for life's biggest achievements. Our minds are remarkably responsive to movement, gr...
- Psychology says the way you eat dal chawal alone could reveal hidden signs of stress you might not noticePsychology indicates that consuming dal chawal in solitude can highlight stress levels. When under prolonged stress, our brain interferes w...
- Psychology explains why you want to keep eating even when your stomach is full - and what your brain may really be looking forEven when your body has had enough, your brain can still crave food. This intriguing phenomenon highlights how pleasurable food can seem ap...
- In 2010, researchers revealed that honeybees identify human faces by processing facial features in much the same way people do. Years later, the discovery became an inspiration for developing advanced automatic facial recognition technologyHoneybees learned to identify face-like patterns by observing feature arrangements. Researchers discovered bees focused on relative positio...
- Psychology says sharing embarrassing stories often builds trust faster than sharing achievementsReaching a major goal can bring a deep sense of pride and accomplishment, but that feeling is often short-lived. Steady progress, on the ot...
- A Harvard psychologist in 1943 wanted pigeons to guide missiles during World War II. Eight decades later, it earned him an Ig Nobel Peace PrizeDuring World War II, B.F. Skinner developed Project Pigeon to guide missiles. Trained pigeons pecked at screens, steering weapons toward en...
- Psychology explains why you crave junk food when you're stressed - and why it's so hard to resistEmotional stress disrupts brain reward systems, heightening the desire for sugary and fatty treats as individuals begin to associate these ...
- Using GPS every day? Here is why new study says you absolutely should notConstant GPS use may weaken the brain's spatial memory and navigation abilities. Neuroscientists suggest balancing technology with independ...
- Capuchin monkeys learn to ‘kiss’ an AI touchscreen for banana rewards in a groundbreaking Costa Rica experiment as new technology takes animal cognition research into the wildWild capuchin monkeys in Costa Rica have learned to use an AI-powered touchscreen to earn banana rewards, with some even “kissing” the scre...
- Psychology says people who learn a great deal from movies aren't passive thinkers: What this behavior means?Psychology says people who learn a great deal from movies aren't simply watching stories for entertainment. Research explains that many peo...
- Psychology explains why we buy things we don't actually need - and the hidden brain tricks that drive impulse spendingOur brains respond to emotional triggers and marketing techniques encouraging spontaneous purchases. Anticipating a purchase activates the ...
- Psychology says people who shop when they're stressed aren't always materialistic, their brains may be seeking emotional reliefPsychology suggests that people who shop during stressful periods are often seeking emotional comfort rather than material possessions.
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