An artificial language may explain common linguistic features
Some of the similarities among human languages may have roots in the brain’s preference for efficient information processing, a new study suggests.
Gentle nudges teach robots to better assist us
Like toddlers, robots can use a little help as they learn to function in the physical world.
The biggest threat to your cybersecurity is hiding in plain sight
Two thirds of cyber breaches are caused or enabled by employees. Here are three ways organizations can build a strong, cyber-savvy culture.
Science says holiday music is bad for your mental health
At first, holiday music can be uplifting, but after a certain period of time, it can cause boredom — and even distress.
Why being addicted to your phone could change your brain
A new study has found that addiction to smartphone technologies might cause a chemical imbalance in the brain.
Some people have no visual imagery. Here's why
A small proportion of otherwise healthy people report having no visual experience at all. when trying to imagine images.
Kids perform better during boring tasks when dressed as Batman, new research finds
Six researchers, building on past studies, designed an experiment to see what makes kids stay on task when presented with the very real-world temptation of an iPad.
Why empowering robots is the key to working with them
Scientists at the University of Hertfordshire in the UK have developed a concept called Empowerment to help robots to protect and serve humans, while keeping themselves safe.
Irregular bedtimes could be damaging children's health and development. Here's how
New research shows that it’s not just the amount of sleep a child gets which matters, but also the time that they go to bed.
Why you might not be in control of your own decisions
Why you might not be in control of your own decisions A new research paper suggests that our personal awareness does not create, cause or choose our beliefs, feelings or perceptions.
People who seek solitude are more creative, according to research
New research from a group of psychologists at SUNY Buffalo shows that not all types of social withdrawal are detrimental, and may boost creativity.
This is how our brains form memories
A research team mapped the electrical connections generated when surgical patients with electrodes implanted directly on their brains created memories.