Summary: A new study challenges the longstanding “sense of numbers” theory that early numerical ability is innate. New Research Proposes a ‘Sense of Magnitude’ Instead of an Innate Number Sense Source: Ben-Gurion University A team of researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and collaborators argues that basic numerical cognition may rely less on an … Read more

Summary: New research from the University of Queensland shows that variations in neocortical thickness change how individual neurons integrate and process information. Source: University of Queensland Researchers find cortical thickness shapes how neurons compute Scientists at the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI), University of Queensland, report that the physical thickness of the neocortex influences both the … Read more

You don’t have to look far to find countless quotes about happiness. They can uplift, inspire, or provoke reflection. This article examines many popular quotes about happiness and compares their claims with what research and evidence tell us. This Article Contains: Quotes on Finding Happiness When Happiness Is Really Happiness What Happiness Actually Is Where … Read more

Summary: Researchers report that grid cell firing patterns become less stable with age, which may help explain why older adults often have more difficulty with spatial navigation than younger adults. Source: DZNE Researchers at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) report a potential neural explanation for age-related declines in spatial orientation. In older adults … Read more

Summary: New research reveals how the brain combines visual and auditory information to produce faster, more accurate decisions. Using electroencephalography (EEG), scientists show that auditory and visual decision signals begin on separate tracks but converge in motor-preparation areas, allowing quicker responses. Computational modeling indicates that this integration—rather than a simple race between senses—best explains behavior, … Read more

New research reveals how experimental antidepressants target glutamate signaling via an amplification mechanism in specific neurons A growing class of fast-acting antidepressant drugs appears to exert effects by altering neuronal responses to the neurotransmitter glutamate. Until now, the precise cellular mechanism behind these drugs’ antidepressant action was unclear. A team led by researchers at Rockefeller … Read more

School psychologists are among the most in-demand mental health professionals working in educational settings. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2021), employment for clinical, counseling, and school psychologists is projected to grow in the coming years, reflecting sustained need for mental health services within schools and communities. If you are considering a career … Read more

Summary: A longitudinal analysis of popular music lyrics between 1971 and 2011 shows a clear shift in themes: references to romantic love have declined while songs centered on sexual desire—lust without love—have become more common. This change is especially pronounced in hip-hop and rap, and it may reflect and influence evolving cultural attitudes toward sexuality … Read more

Emotional intelligence plays a central role in adolescent growth and learning. Research consistently shows that emotional intelligence (EI) supports students in managing stress, forming healthy relationships, and navigating the many transitions they face during their school years. Whether you are a teacher, parent, or student, you’ve likely noticed EI appearing increasingly in lesson plans, curricula, … Read more

Summary: After a tough run your muscles may feel like they did all the work, but new research shows the brain plays a central role in turning workouts into lasting fitness. Scientists identified a brief post-exercise window driven by a cluster of hypothalamic neurons—called SF1 neurons—that is critical for coordinating muscle remodeling and endurance gains. … Read more