NEURAL CORRELATES

May 24 2025SCIENCE

Sensory Mix-Up: How Vision Shapes Our Sense of Touch and Sound

The way our brains blend touch and sound is a skill that takes time to develop. It often doesn't fully mature until later in life. This process is heavily influenced by our experiences with different senses during childhood and teenage years. Vision, in particular, plays a big role in how well we can integrate touch and sound. A group of researchers looked into this...

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Mar 06 2025SCIENCE

Self-Esteem and Brain Connections: How We Handle Our Emotions

People with higher self-esteem have a unique way of managing their emotions. They tend to use a strategy called cognitive reappraisal. This means they change how they think about a situation to feel better. On the other hand, those with lower self-esteem often use expressive suppression. This involves hiding or suppressing their emotions. But why do these differences...

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Jan 09 2025SCIENCE

Eye Movements and Mind: How Lizards and Birds Pay Attention

Ever wondered how lizards and birds perceive their world? Scientists looked into this by studying how often these animals shift their gaze. Gazing around helps these critters change their focus, like switching channels on a TV. Lizards, generally loners, spend a lot of time resting. When they're up and about, some chase prey aimlessly, while others seem to plan thei...

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