Month: August 2022

Generalization Bias in Science

In the lively world of science, researchers often make assumptions based on limited data and apply those assumptions to larger populations. This cognitive process, known as scientific induction, has long been thought to be a conscious inference where scientists carefully evaluate the applicability of their findings. However, a new account challenges this assumption and suggests […]

Published on August 31, 2022

Common Steroids Linked to Negative Brain Changes

Just like how a skilled sculptor can mold and shape clay into different forms, it turns out that long-term steroid use can reshape the structure of the brain. In this major new study, researchers found that people who take steroids, even inhaled ones, may experience changes in their brain’s anatomy. Specifically, certain parts of the […]

Published on August 31, 2022

What you know changes how you see things

Imagine you’re a detective trying to solve a case. Your perception of a piece of evidence can change depending on the information you already have. Similarly, researchers have made an exciting discovery about how the human brain processes visual information. It turns out that our prior knowledge and experiences with an object can affect how […]

Published on August 31, 2022