The Type Of Breaks That Boost Skill Learning (M)
Directly after learning a new skill, the brain repeatedly and rapidly replays the activity, as though neuronally practising it.
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Why Pauses In Speech Grab People’s Attention (M)
People recognise words better after a pause and speakers naturally insert pauses just before they say something important.
(Some) Men Make More Extreme Decisions Than Women (M)
It is mostly men who make extreme decisions about how they do or don’t cooperate, trust others, take risks and judge fairness.
The Early Learning That Leads To A Larger Brain (M)
Early education can lead to a larger cerebral cortex, as measured forty year later, study finds.
Culture Now Drives Human Evolution More Than Genetics (M)
Cultural changes can sweep across countries and continents through modern communication networks, regardless of genetics.
The Emotion People With Autism Have Difficulty Reading (M)
It is a myth that people with autism cannot read emotions, however there is one they have difficulty with.
The Sleep Cycle That Cuts Depression Risk By 40% (M)
The benefits are greatest for people who habitually go to bed late.
This Fatty Acid May Halve Psychosis Risk (M)
The fatty acid may help to reduce levels of inflammation in the body.
Loud Music Helps People Feel Less Lonely (M)
Music is not just about sensory pleasure, it also helps fight social exclusion.
Why Listening To A Story Reduces Pain (M)
Stories transport us to another world.
