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You Can’t Remember Being a Baby for a Reason, New Study Finds
… Dr. Simona Ghetti, a professor in the department of psychology at the University of California, Davis, whose research focuses on the development of memory in childhood, acknowledged that while many studies have already demonstrated
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What Happens to Your Brain When You Retire?
For the millions of Americans who retire each year, stopping work might seem like a well-deserved break. But it can also precipitate big changes in brain health, including an increased risk of cognitive decline and
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Are Ultraprocessed Foods Addictive?
Over the last decade or so, research has revealed a clear pattern: People tend to overeat ultraprocessed foods. This could be one reason they’re linked with weight gain and obesity. … As recently as eight years
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Member Spotlight: 2025 Spence Awardee Mark Thornton on the Dynamics of the Social World
Learn about 2025 Janet Taylor Spence recipient Mark Thornton, an assistant professor at Dartmouth College and director of the Social Computation Representation and Prediction Laboratory.
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Which Knot Is Stronger? Humans Aren’t Great Judges
Humans are pretty good at guessing whether a towering stack of dishes in the sink will topple over or where a pool ball will go when a cue hits it. We evolved this kind of
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Are Ultraprocessed Foods Really That Delicious?
I’m a Gen X-er, so ultraprocessed foods have been a mainstay of my diet since I was a kid. I was raised on bowls of sugary cereal, mac and cheese and instant ramen. I still
