A new study published in Physiology & Behavior has found that children experience greater improvements in attention, memory, and thinking speed after physical activity when it takes place outdoors rather …
Cognitive ScienceScientists demonstrate superior cognitive benefits of outdoor vs indoor physical activity
Cognitive SciencePsychology study sheds light on why some moments seem to fly by
Many people feel that life speeds up as they get older. But what actually causes this sensation? A new study published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin sheds light on …
Cognitive ScienceScientists identify delusion-like cognitive biases that predict conspiracy belief
People who believe in conspiracy theories may be more likely to exhibit specific cognitive biases also found in individuals with subclinical delusional thinking, according to a pair of new studies …
Cognitive ScienceA common calorie-free sweetener alters brain activity and appetite control, new research suggests
Consuming sucralose, a widely used non-caloric sweetener, may influence how the brain regulates hunger and body weight. A new study published in Nature Metabolism found that sucralose increases activity in …
Cognitive ScienceConsciousness remains a mystery after major theory showdown
“Theories are like toothbrushes,” it’s sometimes said. “Everybody has their own and nobody wants to use anybody else’s.” It’s a joke, but when it comes to the study of consciousness …
Cognitive ScienceNeuroscientists find individual differences in memory response to amygdala stimulation
Stay informed on the latest psychology and neuroscience research—follow PsyPost on LinkedIn for daily updates and insights. A new study published in Cognitive, Affective, & Behavioral Neuroscience provides evidence that electrical stimulation …
Cognitive ScienceSleep deprivation reduces attention and cognitive processing capacity
A study of table tennis players in China found that 36 hours of sleep deprivation prolonged their reaction time and reduced attention and cognitive processing capacity. Functional connectivity between the …