Pianists Can Shape Piano Timbre Through Touch
Summary: A new study has scientifically confirmed that pianists can change piano timbre mid-performance through touch alone. Using…
Associations between internet use, social participation, and cognitive function among middle-aged and older adults
Study population Our sample was drawn from five nationally representative databases of middle-aged and older adults, including China…
Sleep Disorders Predict Parkinson’s or Dementia Years Ahead
Summary: Two landmark international studies show that brain biomarkers can predict whether people with REM sleep behaviour disorder…
Healthy Habits Can Make Your Brain Up to 8 Years Younger
Summary: A new study shows that brain health is closely tied to lifestyle choices, with positive habits making…
Infant Brain Gene Regulator May Predispose Adults to Dementia
Summary: A new study reveals that the brain’s vulnerability to disorders like multiple sclerosis and dementia may begin…
Spinal Cord Found to Shape Arousal and Sex
Summary: A new study overturns the traditional view that the brain solely directs male sexual behavior while the…
Boys Adjust Calorie Intake After Snacks While Girls Keep Eating
A new study found that young boys adjusted their food intake at mealtime when they had already eaten…
Why this common gene variant is bad for your brain
At least one-fifth of all people on the planet are carrying a gene variant that predisposes them to…
Eye Movements Reveal Hidden Memories Beyond What People Report
Summary: A new study demonstrated that eye movements can serve as a powerful tool for detecting memory, even…
Why Babies Babble: New Clues Reveal Language Origins
Summary: Human babies’ babbling is more than cute noise—it’s a feedback-driven learning strategy that sets the foundation for…
Extreme Heat Makes People More Negative
Summary: A large-scale global study shows that extreme heat affects not just our bodies, but also our emotions.…
Genetics Reveal How Human Contact Shapes Language Evolution
Summary: A new study shows that genetic evidence of historical contact between populations reveals consistent patterns of language…