Time perception and sense of touch: A new connection
The perception of time relates to the sense of touch. A new SISSA study “A sensory integration account for time […]
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Until a vaccine and/or effective cure for COVID-19 becomes available, battling the current pandemic strongly relies on how well people […] Round numbers can be powerful marketing tools, increasing people’s sense of accomplishment as they work towards goals in areas like […] The propensity to overeat may, in part, be a function of the satisfaction derived from eating. A new study in […] The human brain can unconsciously respond to changes in Earth’s magnetic fields, according to a team of geoscientists and neurobiologists. […] Why do people stay in unsatisfying romantic relationships? A new study suggests it may be because they view leaving as […] People who have better spatial memory are also better at identifying odors, according to a study published this week in […] Receiving hugs may buffer against deleterious changes in mood associated with interpersonal conflict, according to a study published October 3rd […] New research sheds light on how people decide whether behavior is moral or immoral. The findings could serve as a […] If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a lengthy restaurant menu and been completely unable to decide what to order […]
Perception of risk and optimism barriers in behavior during coronavirus
Customers feel more accomplished when progress tracked in round numbers
Individuals with obesity get more satisfaction from their food
Evidence for ancient magnetic sense in humans: Human brain responds to changes in earth’s magnetic fields
When you are unhappy in a relationship, why do you stay? The answer may surprise you: Study that finds it’s not just the investment of time, resources and emotion
Good spatial memory? You’re likely to be good at identifying smells too: Similar regions of the brain are involved in both cases
Hugs may help protect against conflict-related distress: Hug receipt on day of interpersonal conflict correlated with smaller decrease in positive affect
How people judge good from bad
Scientists uncover why you can’t decide what to order for lunch: A new Caltech study finds the brain regions responsible for the choice overload effect