‘Light’ Words Play with Pupils
Upon reading or hearing words associated with light and dark, peoples’ eyes behave like they are experiencing light and dark, according to a new article published in Psychological Science. … More
Biological/Neuroscience
The Cognitive ‘Glitch’ of Humans: Laurie Santos on What Makes the Human Mind So Special
Laurie R. Santos describes evidence of cognitive talents shared across species, and those that seem to be exclusive to humans… More
New Research From Psychological Science
A sample of new research exploring links between alpha-band oscillations and spatial attention and the role of iconicity in learning sign language… More
Fear Factors: Panel Examines Fear Research at Individual and Societal Levels
Terrorism, war, and the effects of climate change dominate headlines. A panel of scientists discusses how individuals and societies are affected when they view the world through this lens of fear… More
The Legacy of a Neuroscience Pioneer: Colleagues Remember Suzanne Corkin
Scientists gather to remember the cognitive neuroscientist Suzanne Corkin and reflect on the influence she had on their careers and on the empirical understanding of human memory. … More
Investigating Emotional Spillover in the Brain
Scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are discovering what happens in the brain when emotions from one event carry over to the next… More