Psychology & Sociology

US study: Children benefit from Montessori preschools

Children in a Montessori preschool. © monkeybusinessimages/ iStock Playful, self-determined learning is a core element of Montessori education. A US study now shows that preschool...

Progress in HIV research

New possibilities for therapies are emerging: Researchers have discovered an antibody that can block almost all known HIV variants. Source: University of Cologne

How the brain focuses on listening

The auditory cortex of the brain has neurons that can modulate incoming sound signals depending on the situation. © BrianAJackson/iStock Neuroscientists have discovered how...

Your own childlike face brings back memories

Utkarsh Gupta demonstrates the rejuvenating illusion on his own likeness. © Anglia Ruskin University As adults, we often find it difficult to recall memories from...

Breaking into the service of science

A Freiburg criminologist team sends real burglars on a virtual hinge tour so that they can look over the shoulder live during the act....

How pianists shape the timbre

It depends on the movement of the piano button in the time of the attack. © Shinichi Furuya A piano can produce very different timbres:...

How mathematicians polish up their reputation

A lot of mathematical publications are also cheated. © Sashkinw/ iStock Publications and citation often decide in science about who receives coveted positions or funding...

How Heureka moments announce themselves

Is the flash of flashes of flashes? And if so, how? © ismagilov/ iStock Crucial ideas for solving complex problems sometimes appear in the form...

Why some people don’t feel joy in music

In some people, music does not trigger emotions - but why? © Czardases/ iStock Music can touch us emotionally, encourage dancing and promote social relationships....

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