Data shows increasing political polarization on climate change
A new article discusses increasing partisan polarization of American attitudes towards climate change. “The Political Divide on Climate Change: Partisan Polarization Widens in The U.S.” by Riley E....
View ArticleDopamine - far more than just the "happy hormone"
Dopamine is a so-called messenger substance or neurotransmitter that conveys signals between neurons. It not only controls mental and emotional responses but also motor reactions. Dopamine is...
View ArticleDopamin - weit mehr als nur der Botenstoff des Glücks
Dopamin ist ein sogenannter Botenstoff oder Neurotransmitter, der Signale zwischen den Nervenzellen weiterleitet. Es steuert sowohl emotionale und geistige wie auch motorische Reaktionen. Insbesondere...
View ArticlePTSD Increases Risk for Metabolic Syndrome and Reduced Cortical Thickness
Metabolic syndrome, a cluster of cardiometabolic conditions, may be a biological mechanism linking posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to structural brain abnormalities, according to a new study in...
View ArticleGoing sustainable to rejuvenate the suburbs
Peripheral areas often face poverty, crime, waste, pollution and decay. A new trend, however, considers suburbs the best places to develop green initiatives and energy efficiency interventions. Now a...
View ArticleNonwork orientations are related to higher career and life satisfaction
When planning a career, many people take nonwork orientations into account, such as family, personal interests and civic engagement. Psychologists from the University of Bern (Switzerland) have found...
View ArticleWer die Familie bei der Karriereplanung berücksichtigt, lebt zufriedener
Viele Personen berücksichtigen bei ihrer Karriereplanung ausserberufliche Bereiche wie Familie, persönliche Interessen und gesellschaftliches Engagement. Wie Forschende des Instituts für Psychologie...
View ArticleScientists show that a ‘Superman’ disguise could actually work
Researchers at the University of York have shown that small alterations to a person’s appearance, such as wearing glasses, can significantly hinder positive facial identification. The research has the...
View ArticleWhat your choice of smartphone says about you
Choice of smartphone provides valuable information about its owner. This is one of the findings of a doctoral study conducted by Heather Shaw, from University of Lincoln School of Psychology. She is...
View ArticleJNeurosci: Highlights From the August 31 Issue
""Check out these newsworthy studies from the August 31, 2016, issue of JNeurosci. Damage to the central nervous system — the brain and spinal cord — tends to be permanent. Some evidence shows axons...
View ArticleNew role of adenosine in the regulation of REM sleep discovered
The regulation and function of sleep is one of the biggest black boxes of today’s brain science. A new paper published online on August 2 in the journal “Brain Structure & Function” finds that...
View Article»Future Security« conference: intelligent sensor systems for a safer society
13/09/2016 — 14/09/2016, Innovative technologies like logistics solutions for industry 4.0 factories, radar sensors for autonomous driving or the miniaturization of unmanned aircrafts for civil use...
View ArticleSinologist Lena Henningsen is the 2016 winner of the Leopoldina Early Career...
Dr Lena Henningsen of the Institute of Chinese Studies at Freiburg University and member of the Young Academy has won the Leopoldina Early Career Award 2016, which is worth €30,000 and is funded by the...
View ArticleTrauma’s Epigenetic Fingerprint Observed in Children o f Holocaust Survivors
The children of traumatized people have long been known to be at increased risk for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and mood and anxiety disorders. However, according to Rachel Yehuda from the...
View ArticleMore Sex, Lies and the Ballot Box: Another Fifty Things You Need to Know...
""Why did the pollsters get the 2015 election so wrong, why are estate agents trusted more than politicians, and who would Santa vote for? These are among fifty topics explored by leading political...
View ArticleHow cooperation emerges in competing populations
New theoretical approach to understand the dynamics of populations reaching consensus votes or of spreading epidemics Social behaviour like reaching a consensus is a matter of cooperation. However,...
View ArticlePrestigious sports conference held at Newcastle University
31/08/2016 — 02/09/2016, World-leading experts are in Newcastle, UK, for the prestigious International Sports Science and Sports Medicine Conference. For the first time, Newcastle University, UK, is...
View ArticleQueer asylum seekers should talk about romantic love
According to new research, queer asylum seekers adjust to the Norwegian model in order to gain credibility by society and the authorities. The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) says that they...
View ArticleAdapting to Stress: Understanding the Neurobiology of Resilience
Adapting to Stress: Understanding the Neurobiology of Resilience, an article recently published in Behavioral Medicine, examines the way our bodies, specifically our brains, become “stress-resilient.”...
View ArticleNew technology for remotely mapping beaches
Science and industry will now be able to map beaches and sandbanks without getting any feet wet. This follows three years of collaborative research resulting in a new commercial licence between...
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