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| Words matter: How to reduce gender bias with word choice Posted: 10 Jun 2022 09:02 AM PDT In the workplace, even subtle differences in language choice can influence the perception of gender, for better or worse. These choices fall into two main categories: minimizing the role of gender by using gender-neutral terms or emphasizing an individual's gender through 'gender marking.' Behavioral scientists argue that by using these two approaches thoughtfully, one can promote gender equality. |
| For communication between brain areas, milliseconds matter Posted: 10 Jun 2022 09:02 AM PDT Understanding how brain areas communicate is one of the oldest questions in neuroscience. Researchers used causal techniques to uncover how two neocortical areas in the brain communicate with one another and found that their influence on each other changes over much faster-timescales than previously thought. |
| Multiple heart-related conditions linked to triple dementia risk, regardless of genetics Posted: 08 Jun 2022 03:43 PM PDT Having multiple conditions that affect the heart are linked to a greater risk of dementia than having high genetic risk, according to a largescale new study. |
| How the brain controls symptoms of sickness Posted: 08 Jun 2022 08:25 AM PDT Researchers have discovered a small population of neurons near the base of the brain that can induce symptoms of sickness, including fever, appetite loss, and warm-seeking behavior. |
| New insights on infant word learning Posted: 07 Jun 2022 03:23 PM PDT Psychology researchers provide a fresh perspective on how infants connect names with objects, a critical skill for language development. |
| Adults sleep better together than they do alone Posted: 06 Jun 2022 03:12 PM PDT A new study finds a relationship between bed sharing, sleep and mental health. Adults who share a bed with a partner or spouse sleep better than those who sleep alone, according to a new study. |
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