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The unsung 'cognitive expertise' needed to excel in elite sports

By Kylie A Steel, Clare MacMahon, Todd Pickering published

In sports, physical training is often emphasized over cognitive, but both are required to excel, experts say.

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People are falling in love with AI. Should we worry?

By Valerie A. Lapointe, David Lafortune, Simon Dubé published

AI romantic companions can save some people from loneliness, but they also have a dark side.

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Many kids are unsure if Alexa and Siri have feelings or think like people, study finds

By Joe Phelan published

A small study in Scotland suggests many kids overestimate the agency and intellect of AI assistants like Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant.

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Tinder, Hinge lawsuit raises question: Can dating apps be considered addictive?

By Stephanie Pappas published

Researchers say that regardless of whether they qualify as "addictive," dating apps are designed to keep you swiping.

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'Scent therapy' helps unlock memories in people with depression, trial finds

By Nicoletta Lanese published

Scent therapy could be a useful tool for helping people with depression tap into their autobiographical memories, a small trial hints.

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'You cannot put people into arbitrary boxes': Psychologists critique the '5 love languages'

By Anna Mattson published

Experts question the love language theory's effectiveness, citing a lack of scientific evidence.

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Resilience is a skill that can be cultivated, a psychologist explains

By Rachel Goldsmith Turow published

Resilience is not a static quality but rather a set of skills that can be developed over time.

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Tinnitus often causes distress. A new app could help.

By Rebecca Sohn published

A new app could help make behavioral therapies aimed at easing distress from tinnitus more accessible, a small study suggests.

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Humans can 'smell' each other's emotions — but we don't know how

By Marta Zaraska published

Scents are not only important in our relationship to food and the natural world. They also play a role in how we communicate with people we know.

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Why does time slow down in near-death experiences? An expert weighs in.

By Ruth Ogden published

Time can seem to slow down in near-death situations, and speed up as we age. Exactly how does our brain process time?

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