Category: Relationships
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Japanese researchers grow thalamus-cortex brain circuits in lab assembloids, opening a new window on neural development
Researchers in Japan have recreated key human brain circuits in the lab by fusing miniature models of the thalamus and cerebral cortex into what are known as…
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Why Waiting to Start Eating Feels Awkward: New Study Says Diners Worry More Than Their Friends Do
A new study finds diners feel more pressure to wait when served first than their companions expect, suggesting restaurants can reduce awkwardness by timing…
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Autism facial expressions mapped in vast new dataset, offering clues to why emotions are often misread
A detailed facial-tracking study maps how autistic and non-autistic adults express emotions differently, helping explain why feelings are often misread both…
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Study finds the brain processes speech in AI-like layers, offering new clues to how meaning is built
New research links brain activity during speech comprehension to layered processing seen in AI language models, hinting that meaning builds gradually through…
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Brain stimulation linked to small boost in generosity: What a new PLOS Biology study found
A PLOS Biology study reports that synchronizing frontal and parietal brain activity with non-invasive stimulation slightly increased generosity in a lab…
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University of Illinois study suggests joint savoring can strengthen relationships, especially under stress
A University of Illinois study finds couples who practice joint savoring report less conflict and greater relationship confidence, especially during stressful…
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New research explains why human language resists code-like efficiency and what it means for AI
A new study argues language is shaped less by perfect compression and more by reducing cognitive load, offering clues for building more human-aligned AI…
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New brain imaging study suggests intelligence hinges on whole-brain network efficiency, not a single region
A Notre Dame-led study using major neuroimaging datasets suggests general intelligence reflects whole-brain network coordination, not one intelligence center.
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Study finds early-life stress may raise lifelong gut disorder risk, offering clues for more targeted IBS care
New research links early-life stress and maternal depression to higher risks of IBS-like symptoms, pointing to distinct gut-brain pathways that could guide…
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Printed artificial neurons link up with living brain cells, hinting at smarter brain interfaces
Printed artificial neurons from Northwestern triggered activity in mouse brain tissue, offering a promising route toward better brain interfaces and…