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Body illusion helps unlock memories – new study

Researchers discovered that adults can better access their early memories after embodying a childlike version of their own face. Participants who viewed their childlike faces recalled significantly more episodic childhood memories than those who saw their adult faces.

SourceAnglia Ruskin University·JournalScientific Reports·DateOct 9, 2025
Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station

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People with self-diagnosed ADHD report more negative self-image and more internalized stigma than clinically diagnosed individuals, and are more likely to seek social validation, per analysis of 450,000 ADHD sub-reddit posts

A study analyzing 450,000 ADHD subreddit posts found that people with self-diagnosed ADHD experience more negative self-perception and internalized stigma than those with a clinical diagnosis. Clinically diagnosed individuals are less likely to seek social validation, highlighting the impact of digital age validation on mental health.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS One·DateOct 1, 2025

What do our words say about our minds?

Researchers are developing AI tools to analyze speech patterns and detect personality traits and signs of mental health concerns. The tools could provide more accurate and thorough assessments than human clinicians alone.

SourceWashington University in St. Louis·DateSep 10, 2025

Novel accurate approach improves understanding of brain structure in children with ADHD

Researchers developed a new method to correct for variations in brain imaging measurements, reducing bias and increasing the accuracy of studies on ADHD. The traveling-subject method demonstrated reduced measurement bias while maintaining sampling bias, revealing decreased brain volume in critical regions for cognitive functions.

SourceUniversity of Fukui·JournalMolecular Psychiatry·TypeImaging analysis·DateSep 5, 2025
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

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“Cracks in the system” driving high suicide rates for autistic people

A new study reveals that autistic individuals identify loneliness, hopelessness, and feelings of worthlessness as key factors contributing to their suicidal thoughts. The research highlights the need for improved access to support services and reduced stigma within society.

SourceBournemouth University·JournalAutism in Adulthood·TypeSurvey·DateSep 4, 2025

“I want to get some bad-ass tattoos”: Study reveals why suicidal teens choose to keep living

A new study has identified the deeply personal reasons that suicidal adolescents give for wanting to live, with family connections being the most common reason. Young people also spoke about personal dreams, simple joys, and meaningful activities, such as getting a tattoo, as reasons to keep living.

SourceCity St George’s, University of London·JournalPsychiatric Services·TypeObservational study·DateSep 4, 2025

Early Alzheimer’s brainwave test detects memory decline years before diagnosis

A new brainwave test developed at the University of Bath has been shown to detect signs of memory impairment linked to Alzheimer's disease years before clinical diagnosis. The Fastball EEG technology, a three-minute passive test, can reliably identify memory problems in people with Mild Cognitive Impairment.

SourceUniversity of Bath·JournalBrain Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 2, 2025
Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach

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Mindset shift about catastrophes linked to decreased depression, inflammation

A Stanford-led study suggests that adopting a positive perspective on catastrophic experiences, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, can lead to reduced depression and lower levels of inflammation. The intervention group showed lower levels of depression and C-reactive protein compared to the control group.

SourceStanford University·JournalBrain Behavior and Immunity·DateAug 26, 2025

Catching a 'eureka' before it strikes: New research spots the signs

Researchers identified measurable changes minutes before breakthroughs in expert mathematicians, offering a new window into the mechanics of human creativity. The study's method could help scientists predict creative insights and understand micro-dynamics.

SourceUniversity of California - Merced·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeObservational study·DateAug 18, 2025

Repeated exposure to an image – even if fake – increases its perceived credibility

A new study by Tel Aviv University reveals that repeated exposure to an image, whether authentic or AI-generated, boosts its perceived credibility. This 'mere exposure effect' also applies to images created using artificial intelligence algorithms, raising concerns about the spread of false visual information on social media.

SourceTel-Aviv University·JournalJournal of Experimental Psychology Learning Memory and Cognition·DateAug 13, 2025
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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Assessing and understanding creativity in large language models

Large language models demonstrate creativity through novel text generation, idea suggestion, and storytelling. Researchers develop a framework to assess LLMs' creativity using the Torrance tests of creative thinking, evaluating fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration.

SourceBeijing Zhongke Journal Publising Co. Ltd.·JournalMachine Intelligence Research·DateAug 11, 2025

How steep does that hill look? Your height plays a role

A study published in Perception found that people consistently overestimate the steepness of a hill when viewed at an angle, regardless of their eye height. The researchers tested participants' ability to estimate the slope of a wooden ramp while seated, standing on a step ladder, or lying down.

SourceOhio State University·JournalPerception·DateAug 8, 2025

Nature livestreams build real human ties

New research from UT Arlington reveals that nature-focused livestreams help people reconnect with nature and form new online communities. The study shows that these streams offer more than passive entertainment, sparking natural conversations and promoting environmental attitudes.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Arlington·JournalCurrent Opinion in Psychology·DateAug 4, 2025
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

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Eyes on the prize: Decoding eye contact

Researchers found that specific gaze sequences, including looking at an object and making eye contact, are crucial for effective communication. This discovery has implications for social robot development and non-verbal communication training.

SourceFlinders University·JournalRoyal Society Open Science·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 15, 2025

How stress strengthens group bonds – and fuels intergroup conflict

Research found that physiological stress messengers noradrenaline and cortisol affect social behavior in different ways, promoting cooperativeness within groups and competition with outsiders. The study suggests a neurobiological explanation for the 'us versus them' mentality and increasing polarization in the world.

SourceHeinrich-Heine University Duesseldorf·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 15, 2025

Automatized vocabulary knowledge in predicting speech fluency

A new study by Waseda University researchers suggests that learners need to automatize word meanings in context to achieve fluent speech. By assessing automatized vocabulary knowledge (AVK) and declarative vocabulary knowledge (DVK), the team found AVK to be a stronger predictor of L2 speaking fluency.

SourceWaseda University·JournalApplied Linguistics·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 10, 2025
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)

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Seaside more likely to make us nostalgic than green places, study finds

A new study by the University of Cambridge found that seaside and blue-colored places are more likely to evoke feelings of nostalgia in people. The research suggests that these environments have visual properties that contribute to positive emotions, including 'fractal property' and high contrast.

SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalCurrent Research in Ecological and Social Psychology·DateJul 9, 2025

Why your infant is crying

A new Swedish twin study found that genetics largely determine an infant's crying duration, with 50% of variation explained by genes at 2 months and 70% by 5 months. Environmental factors also play a role in infants' ability to settle during the first months of life.

SourceUppsala University·TypeObservational study·DateJul 4, 2025

How game-play with robots can bring out their human side

A new study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology found that interacting with robots through social games makes them seem more human-like. The researchers used a box-shaped robot called Cozmo and found that participants who played games with it considered it more human-like, whereas those who interacted mechanically did not.

SourceUniversity of East Anglia·JournalJournal of Experimental Psychology·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateJul 3, 2025

Fact or fiction? The ADHD info dilemma

A study found that exposure to inaccurate ADHD-related content on TikTok significantly reduced students' accurate understanding of the disorder. Participants who viewed factually incorrect content showed lower accuracy in their ADHD knowledge but reported greater confidence in it afterwards, leading to increased motivation for treatment.

SourceSyracuse University·JournalEuropean Child & Adolescent Psychiatry·DateJun 30, 2025
Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only)

Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only) delivers reliable low-light performance and rugged build for astrophotography, lab documentation, and field expeditions.

People make riskier choices when stressed, and here’s why

A recent study by University of Arkansas researchers found that stress makes people more prone to riskier decisions due to decreased loss aversion. In contrast, under stress, women are better at predicting outcomes and men have a stronger grasp of consequences.

SourceUniversity of Arkansas·JournalPsychoneuroendocrinology·TypeObservational study·DateJun 26, 2025

A unified theory of the mind

Researchers suggest that brains reach a critical state to learn, remember, and think, which can be measured using fMRI technology. This framework offers a new perspective on neurological diseases like Alzheimer's, which disrupt the brain's ability to maintain criticality.

SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalNeuron·DateJun 24, 2025
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) tracks health metrics and safety alerts during long observing sessions, fieldwork, and remote expeditions.

University of Houston researchers find that females with flexible personalities have fewer eating disorders

Researchers at the University of Houston found that females with more psychologically flexible personalities have fewer signs of eating disorders. The study suggests a personalized approach to therapy may be most effective for preventing eating disorders when using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

SourceUniversity of Houston·JournalJournal of Contextual Behavioral Science·DateJun 10, 2025

BEES: A new mental health tool set to create a buzz

The Brief Emotional Experience Scale (BEES) is a simple, short questionnaire designed to assess emotional health. It has been validated in a large-scale study involving over 7,000 participants and shows high accuracy and low stress for users.

SourceEdith Cowan University·JournalBehavioral Sciences·TypeSurvey·DateJun 10, 2025

Effects of psilocybin on religious and spiritual attitudes and behaviors in clergy from major world religions

A study found that psilocybin increased overall psychological well-being, including positive changes in religious practices and attitudes. Clergy who received psilocybin reported sustained improvements in their behavior and attitudes up to 16 months after treatment.

SourceMary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News·JournalPsychedelic Medicine·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateJun 9, 2025
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.

Museum specimens offer new lens on pollution history

A new study uses preserved plants and animals from natural history museums to track pollution trends over two centuries. Researchers found significant changes in pollutant levels between specimens collected in the 19th and 20th centuries, highlighting the impact of industrial activity on human health.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Arlington·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeObservational study·DateJun 4, 2025

Cross-cultural differences in the socio-cognitive abilities of non-autistic and autistic individuals

Researchers from Japan conducted a cross-cultural analysis to compare mentalizing difficulties in British and Japanese autistic and non-autistic adults. They found that Japanese autistic participants outperformed both groups of British participants, suggesting cultural differences in interpreting social cues.

SourceWaseda University·JournalMolecular Autism·TypeObservational study·DateMay 30, 2025
DJI Air 3 (RC-N2)

DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) captures 4K mapping passes and environmental surveys with dual cameras, long flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.

Why people reject new rules – but only until they take effect

A study by Technical University of Munich and University of Vienna found that resistance to restrictive measures is often less robust than feared by policymakers. Once the new rules come into force, people's attitudes towards them decline significantly, revealing a psychological mechanism behind this phenomenon.

SourceTechnical University of Munich (TUM)·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 8, 2025
Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition

Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition is a durable star atlas for planning sessions, identifying targets, and teaching celestial navigation.

Babies follow social cues despite trauma

Researchers found that babies from insecure backgrounds can still follow social cues, sparking hope for their development. The study used eye movement measurements and interviewed parents to assess a child's background and circumstances, concluding that some skills are intact despite trauma.

SourceUppsala University·JournalPsychological Science·TypeObservational study·DateApr 24, 2025

Brain research: Study shows how brain stimulation can influence decisions

A new study by Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg found that brain stimulation can influence decisions, making choices faster with anodal stimulation and slower with cathodal stimulation. The research used transcranial direct current stimulation to activate or inhibit specific brain regions.

SourceMartin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg·JournalJournal of Cognitive Neuroscience·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 14, 2025

The experts that can outsmart optical illusions

Researchers found that medical imaging experts can solve common optical illusions, including judging the size of objects. Training to improve visual perception can also make experts less susceptible to these illusions. This study has implications for training medical image analysts.

SourceUniversity of East Anglia·JournalScientific Reports·TypeObservational study·DateApr 1, 2025
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

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What does "that" mean in "Did you see that?"

A study from Kyushu University finds that children focus on literal meaning when interpreting phrases like 'Did you see that?', while adults use a more integrated approach to resolve ambiguity. The findings have implications for dialogue robot development and support systems for individuals with communication difficulties.

SourceKyushu University·JournalPLOS One·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 25, 2025

Major themes and growth areas in the application of AI in the neurosciences shown in inaugural issue of AI in neuroscience

A new review article identifies major themes in AI application to neurosciences, including a 5-fold increase in AI-related publications. The study also notes a surge of over 13-fold in clinical neurology AI-related publications in the past decade.

SourceMary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News·JournalAI in Neuroscience·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 22, 2025

MSU study reveals dopamine’s unexpected role in memory devaluation

Research at Michigan State University found that dopamine plays a key role in reshaping memories of past rewarding events. This unexpected function challenges existing theories of dopamine and has implications for understanding addiction, depression, and other neuropsychiatric disorders.

SourceMichigan State University·JournalCommunications Biology·DateMar 12, 2025
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock simplifies serious desks with 18 ports for high-speed storage, monitors, and instruments across Mac and PC setups.

Putting vegetarian options higher up on hotel menus could reduce carbon emissions

A new study from the University of Surrey suggests that hotels can significantly reduce their environmental impact by prioritizing vegetarian and plant-based options on restaurant menus. By strategically framing these dishes as first choices, hotels can guide guests toward more sustainable food choices.

SourceUniversity of Surrey·JournalJournal of Sustainable Tourism·TypeObservational study·DateMar 5, 2025

New solution to help therapy ‘dropouts’

A new review of clinical trials found that single-session interventions can significantly improve mental health outcomes for both youth and adults, with 83% reporting positive effects. The approach is poised to fill gaps in the mental health care system, particularly for digital, self-guided therapies.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalAnnual Review of Clinical Psychology·DateFeb 20, 2025
AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope

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Secret of effective learning: Retrieving information in different ways

Researchers suggest that learning different facets of information in each session and retrieving information from memory in various ways can lead to better memory retention. This method involves creating multiple paths to memorized information, which can be used to retrieve the information more effectively.

SourceSWPS University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 23, 2025
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Effect of somatosensory electrical stimulation on hand choice

Researchers at Waseda University found that somatosensory electrical stimulation on the wrist can bias subsequent motor decisions, increasing the likelihood of using the stimulated hand. This phenomenon highlights a connection between sensory input and motor choices, with potential implications for individuals with motor impairments.

SourceWaseda University·JournalScientific Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 19, 2024