Brain tingles—first study of its kind reveals physiological benefits of ASMR

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Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) – the relaxing ‘brain tingles’ experienced by some people in response to specific triggers, such as whispering, tapping and slow hand movements – may have benefits for both mental and physical health, according to new research. In the first study of its kind into the physiological underpinnings of ASMR, researchers from the University of Sheffield […]

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To share or not to share? Physiological and social determinants of children’s sharing behavior

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When are primary school children willing to share valuable resources with others and when are they not? A team of researchers from the University of Vienna led by cognitive biologist Lisa Horn investigated this question in a controlled behavioural experiment. The motivation to share seems to be influenced by group dynamical and physiological factors, whereas friendship between the children seems […]

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Scientists disconfirm belief that humans’ physiological reaction to emotions are uniform

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How do you feel when you’re angry? Tense? Jittery? Exhausted? Is it the same every time? Is it identical to how your best friend, co-worker, or barista feel when they experience anger? In all likelihood the answer is no, that how you experience anger varies between situations, and that how you experience it varies from others. According to new research […]

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