How a gourmet's palate becomes refined: Taste training mechanisms

byTohoku UniversityProcedure of sweet taste recall training. Credit: Uijin ParkWhy are gourmets seemingly able to detect subtle nuances in taste that others miss? Researchers at Tohoku University have

Updated on: February 11,2026

How a gourmet's palate becomes refined: Taste training mechanisms

byTohoku UniversityProcedure of sweet taste recall training. Credit: Uijin ParkWhy are gourmets seemingly able to detect subtle nuances in taste that others miss? Researchers at Tohoku University have

Updated on:February 11,2026

Holding back: Team reveals mechanisms behind difficulty in suppressing laughter

byUniversity of GöttingenTest subject in the experiment: Electrodes on the skin measure the activity of the facial muscles. The colorful picture puzzle is intended to distract from the joke. Immediate

Updated on: February 09,2026

Holding back: Team reveals mechanisms behind difficulty in suppressing laughter

byUniversity of GöttingenTest subject in the experiment: Electrodes on the skin measure the activity of the facial muscles. The colorful picture puzzle is intended to distract from the joke. Immediate

Updated on:February 09,2026

Gen Zers are more likely to recognize the faces of their own age group than Boomers

by Amani Gardner,University of ExeterCredit: University of ExeterGenZ's are better at recognizing people within their own age group than those outside it, according to new research.Researchers fro

Updated on: February 08,2026

Gen Zers are more likely to recognize the faces of their own age group than Boomers

by Amani Gardner,University of ExeterCredit: University of ExeterGenZ's are better at recognizing people within their own age group than those outside it, according to new research.Researchers fro

Updated on:February 08,2026

Familial patterns in criminal conviction risk observed among individuals with ADHD

byElsevierCredit: Kindel Media from PexelsA largescale, comprehensive study has found that individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at increased risk of being convicted of

Updated on: February 06,2026

Familial patterns in criminal conviction risk observed among individuals with ADHD

byElsevierCredit: Kindel Media from PexelsA largescale, comprehensive study has found that individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at increased risk of being convicted of

Updated on:February 06,2026

Energy insecurity linked to higher rates of anxiety and depression

by Michael Pearson,Georgia Institute of TechnologyCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsA new study from the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy identifies energy insecurity—the inability

Updated on: February 04,2026

Energy insecurity linked to higher rates of anxiety and depression

by Michael Pearson,Georgia Institute of TechnologyCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsA new study from the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy identifies energy insecurity—the inability

Updated on:February 04,2026

Disappointment alters brain chemistry and behavior, mouse study shows

byOkinawa Institute of Science and TechnologyCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsFrom work meetings to first dates, it's essential to adjust our behavior for success. In certain situations, it ca

Updated on: February 02,2026

Disappointment alters brain chemistry and behavior, mouse study shows

byOkinawa Institute of Science and TechnologyCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsFrom work meetings to first dates, it's essential to adjust our behavior for success. In certain situations, it ca

Updated on:February 02,2026

Digital tools can improve dementia care—for people with dementia aging in place and their caregivers

by Taylor Thomas,George Mason UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDigital technology is ever-present in how we operate in daily life, particularly to connect with others. While touted as a sui

Updated on: January 29,2026

Digital tools can improve dementia care—for people with dementia aging in place and their caregivers

by Taylor Thomas,George Mason UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDigital technology is ever-present in how we operate in daily life, particularly to connect with others. While touted as a sui

Updated on:January 29,2026

Confused by the doctor's questionnaire? Study suggests it's common

byUniversity of ArizonaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainImagine sitting down for an appointment with a therapist—or any care provider. Perhaps it's the first time you've seen this provider, or

Updated on: January 28,2026

Confused by the doctor's questionnaire? Study suggests it's common

byUniversity of ArizonaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainImagine sitting down for an appointment with a therapist—or any care provider. Perhaps it's the first time you've seen this provider, or

Updated on:January 28,2026

Cerebellar signals drive associative learning by enhancing visual discrimination, finds study

byUniversity of TsukubaVisuomotor associative learning task. Credit:Communications Biology(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s42003-025-09068-7The cerebellum facilitates associative learning—wherein visual informat

Updated on: January 27,2026

Cerebellar signals drive associative learning by enhancing visual discrimination, finds study

byUniversity of TsukubaVisuomotor associative learning task. Credit:Communications Biology(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s42003-025-09068-7The cerebellum facilitates associative learning—wherein visual informat

Updated on:January 27,2026

Can intimate relationships affect your heart? New study says 'yes'

byElsevierStrong and supportive relationships can improve heart health for individuals with cardiovascular disease and calls for partners to be included in cardiac rehabilitation programs to support l

Updated on: January 26,2026

Can intimate relationships affect your heart? New study says 'yes'

byElsevierStrong and supportive relationships can improve heart health for individuals with cardiovascular disease and calls for partners to be included in cardiac rehabilitation programs to support l

Updated on:January 26,2026

Can holiday stress trigger a heart attack?

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's easy to get caught up in the stress and chaos that accompany the holiday season. For some women, their busy lives become even more hectic, and the result can

Updated on: January 25,2026

Can holiday stress trigger a heart attack?

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's easy to get caught up in the stress and chaos that accompany the holiday season. For some women, their busy lives become even more hectic, and the result can

Updated on:January 25,2026

Bright, flickering and flashing lights really can be bad for you—how to have a visually comfortable Christmas

by Catherine Manning, Arnold J Wilkins,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt is the time of year when decorations appear everywhere and everyone has a preferred style, from bright flash

Updated on: January 24,2026

Bright, flickering and flashing lights really can be bad for you—how to have a visually comfortable Christmas

by Catherine Manning, Arnold J Wilkins,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt is the time of year when decorations appear everywhere and everyone has a preferred style, from bright flash

Updated on:January 24,2026