Month: April 2023

The Speedy Science of Predicting Sentences

Ever wonder how fast your brain can predict what’s coming next in a sentence? Scientists conducted online mouse cursor-tracking experiments to study this very question. Participants saw visual arrays with objects while listening to sentences that were either predictive or non-predictive. By analyzing participants’ mouse cursor movements, researchers found that people were able to anticipate […]

Published on April 26, 2023

Small acts of kindness are frequent and universal, study finds

Just like the sunny-side-up yellow eggs spread across the globe, small acts of kindness are found to be a common trait among humans. A recent study conducted in various towns and rural areas worldwide has discovered that people, regardless of culture or background, willingly lend a hand to others every few minutes. Requests for assistance […]

Published on April 26, 2023