New research suggests that certain sounds associated with illness—like coughing and sniffling—may interfere with learning by distracting people during educational tasks. In a recent study published in Evolutionary Psychological Science, …
Cognitive ScienceThese common sounds can impair your learning, according to new psychology research
Cognitive ScienceScientists just uncovered a surprising illusion in how we remember time
When something is repeated often, we tend to remember it better. But a new study published in Psychological Science has found that we may also mistakenly believe that repeated experiences …
Cognitive SciencePeppermint tea boosts memory and attention—but why?
Stay informed on the latest psychology and neuroscience research—follow PsyPost on LinkedIn for daily updates and insights. A new study published in Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental adds to growing …
Cognitive ScienceNew study suggests AI might be hurting your brain’s ability to think
Since ChatGPT appeared almost three years ago, the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies on learning has been widely debated. Are they handy tools for personalised education, or gateways to …
Cognitive ScienceVagus nerve signals influence food intake more in higher socio-economic groups
A new study published in Food Quality and Preference suggests that the way our bodies signal hunger and fullness might be shaped by our socio-economic background. Researchers found that signals …
Cognitive ScienceYour search habits are trapping you inside a self-made information bubble
Stay informed on the latest psychology and neuroscience research—follow PsyPost on LinkedIn for daily updates and insights. A new study published in PNAS highlights a powerful but often overlooked driver …
Cognitive ScienceSleep helps stitch memories into cognitive maps, according to new neuroscience breakthrough
A new study by neuroscientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology sheds light on how the brain creates internal maps of space. Their research in mice reveals that while some …