Month: March 2022

Sweet Surprise: Artificial Sweetener Consumption and Cancer Risk

Just like ordering a diet soda at a drive-thru, consuming high amounts of artificial sweeteners might come with an unexpected downside. A recent study suggests that individuals who have a sweet tooth for sugar substitutes could potentially face a slightly elevated risk of cancer. While it is important to note that this study does not […]

Published on March 25, 2022

Maximal Dependence Capturing: Simplifying Sensory Processing

Imagine you’re at a busy restaurant, trying to have a conversation with a friend. The loud noise and chatter make it difficult to focus on their words, but somehow your brain filters out the background noise and allows you to understand them clearly. How does your brain do that? Well, it turns out that our […]

Published on March 25, 2022

Using Facial Electromyogram to Control Emotions

Imagine a magical puppeteer who can control your emotions just by looking at your face! Well, we’re not quite there yet, but researchers are making progress in tracking and regulating our emotional states. In this study, scientists propose using facial electromyogram measurements as a way to infer our internal emotional state and adjust stimuli accordingly. […]

Published on March 25, 2022