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Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 3, 2021·4 min readAge Doesn’t Affect Perception of ‘Speech-to-Song Illusion’When listening to a phrase over and over, the words often begin to sound like a song. Researchers found this speech-to-song illusion does not decrease with age.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 24, 2017·3 min readSupport for Populist Ideologies Linked to National Narcissism and Feelings of DisadvantageUniversity of Kent researchers report people who believe they are disadvantaged are more likely to have an unrealistic belief in the greatness of their country and support populist ideologies.Read More
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FeaturedPsychology·January 28, 2016·4 min readUpending Conventional Wisdom About Responses to FearAccording to researchers, female rats tend to respond to fear by darting.Read More