Between 5-10% of the population do not have an inner voice, and these people find it more difficult to perform certain verbal memory tasks, new research shows.
Nightmares Could Be a Sign of Autoimmune Disease
An increase in nightmares and hallucinations could signal the onset of autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, according to a new study.
An increase in nightmares and hallucinations could signal the onset of autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, according to a new study.
Stuff in Pomegranates Can Ease Alzheimer’s Symptoms
A substance naturally occurring in pomegranates, strawberries, and walnuts can improve memory and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study in mice concludes.
A substance naturally occurring in pomegranates, strawberries, and walnuts can improve memory and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study in mice concludes.
‘Stress Bragging’ at Work Can Backfire
New research finds people who brag about their stress levels are seen as less competent and less likable by their coworkers.
New research finds people who brag about their stress levels are seen as less competent and less likable by their coworkers.
Scientists Say We Need a ‘Category 6’ for Hurricanes
On this episode of the Big Brains podcast, a scientist argues we need a new category for hurricanes.
On this episode of the Big Brains podcast, a scientist argues we need a new category for hurricanes.
Number of Daily Cannabis Users Now Exceeds Daily Drinkers
A growing share of cannabis consumers report daily or near-daily use, and those numbers now exceed those of daily and near-daily alcohol drinkers, research shows.
A growing share of cannabis consumers report daily or near-daily use, and those numbers now exceed those of daily and near-daily alcohol drinkers, research shows.
Tiniest Ocean Microplastics May Have Evaded Detection
The smallest and most abundant particles of microplastics in ocean waters from the Caribbean to the Arctic are not being detected by net tow surveys, a new study finds.
The smallest and most abundant particles of microplastics in ocean waters from the Caribbean to the Arctic are not being detected by net tow surveys, a new study finds.
AI May Fill Gap for Young People Seeking Peer Advice
Young people frequently use the internet to seek support from their friends but don’t always get helpful responses. Recent advances in AI technology may be able to help.
Young people frequently use the internet to seek support from their friends but don’t always get helpful responses. Recent advances in AI technology may be able to help.
‘Whole Fruit’ Chocolate Could Be Healthier and More Sustainable
Making maximum use of the cocoa fruit in chocolate could increase the profitability of cocoa cultivation and make the sweet treat healthier.
Making maximum use of the cocoa fruit in chocolate could increase the profitability of cocoa cultivation and make the sweet treat healthier.
To Fight Loneliness, Spend Money on Experiences Not Stuff
Spending your money on experiences can boost social connection and combat loneliness more than spending it on material things, a new study suggests.
Spending your money on experiences can boost social connection and combat loneliness more than spending it on material things, a new study suggests.
‘Robot-Phobia’ Takes a Toll on Food and Hotel Workers
Using more robots to close labor gaps in the hospitality industry may backfire and cause more human workers to quit, according to a new study.
Using more robots to close labor gaps in the hospitality industry may backfire and cause more human workers to quit, according to a new study.
Black Adults at Risk of Alzheimer’s Live in More Polluted Areas
New research finds that older, non-white adults are more likely to live in areas with higher air pollution and near toxic disposal sites, among or environmental injustices, potentially underlying their cognitive health.
New research finds that older, non-white adults are more likely to live in areas with higher air pollution and near toxic disposal sites, among or environmental injustices, potentially underlying their cognitive health.
Dreams Help You Process Bad Experiences
A night spent dreaming can help you forget the mundane and better process the extreme, according to a new study.
A night spent dreaming can help you forget the mundane and better process the extreme, according to a new study.
Stuff That’s Hard for Your Brain to Explain May Be More Memorable
What makes a memory? It may be related to how hard your brain had to work, researchers report.
What makes a memory? It may be related to how hard your brain had to work, researchers report.
The Buddy System Can Help You Meet Your Goals
Pursuing our goals with friends may make them more attainable, a new study suggests.
Pursuing our goals with friends may make them more attainable, a new study suggests.
COVID Lockdowns Linked to Increase in Overdose Deaths
In a new study, researchers quantify how much pandemic safety measures and economic policies affected rates of overdoses in the United States.
In a new study, researchers quantify how much pandemic safety measures and economic policies affected rates of overdoses in the United States.