News

People with higher cognitive ability may have been more likely to vote to “Remain” during the Brexit referendum – a vote that decided whether the United Kingdom should leave or remain a member of the European Union – according to a new study.

Psychologists used music to manipulate emotions of volunteers and found the dynamics of their emotions molded these experiences into memorable events. The tug of war between integrating memories and separating them helps to form distinct memories.

A simulation study has revealed the positive impacts of a sugar tax on soft drinks in Germany on illness rates and healthcare costs.

Contrary to the commonly-held view, the brain does not have the ability to rewire itself to compensate for the loss of sight, an amputation or stroke, for example, say scientists from the University of Cambridge and Johns Hopkins University.

In a new study, human induced pluripotent stem cell (IPSC) technology and gene editing were used to model SCN3A disorders, and establish mechanisms of abnormal neuronal function.

While studying Eptesicus serotinus – the serotine bat – researchers at the University of Lausanne made a surprise discovery: it had a peculiarly large penis.

Researchers have been following a group of eleven active social media users for ten years, allowing them to describe and reflect on how they use the platforms to document and share their lives.

A first-of-its-kind study led by the University of California, Irvine has revealed a new culprit in the formation of brain hemorrhages that does not involve injury to the blood vessels, as previously believed.

Researchers has revealed new insights into the role our brains play in why we vigorously seek food when we are hungry, knowledge that may enhance understanding of obesity and eating disorders.

Associative learning was always thought to be regulated by the cortex of the cerebellum. However, new research reveals that actually the nuclei of the cerebellum make a surprising contribution to this learning process.