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Bacteria are connected to how babies experience fear

Posted: 04 Jun 2021 10:54 AM PDT

Why do some babies react to perceived danger more than others? According to new research part of the answer may be found in a surprising place: an infant's digestive system.

Age doesn't affect perception of 'speech-to-song illusion'

Posted: 03 Jun 2021 02:12 PM PDT

Researchers examined if the speech-to-song illusion happens in adults who are 55 or older as powerfully as it does with younger people.

Men make more extreme choices and decisions, find scientists

Posted: 01 Jun 2021 10:58 AM PDT

Men are more likely to make extreme choices and decisions than women, according to new research on economic decision-making, led by an international team of scientists.

Safe distance: How to make sure our outdoor activities don't harm wildlife

Posted: 01 Jun 2021 09:17 AM PDT

Outdoor recreation is a popular activity, but it's been known to have negative behavioral and physiological effects on wildlife. A new scholarly article looked at nearly 40 years of research on recreation impacts on wildlife to try to find the point where recreation starts to impact the wildlife around us.

Tai chi can mirror healthy benefits of conventional exercise

Posted: 31 May 2021 02:45 PM PDT

A new study shows that tai chi mirrors the beneficial effects of conventional exercise by reducing waist circumference in middle-aged and older adults with central obesity.