Cognitive Science

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Motivating vaccination with financial incentives

Encouraging people to get vaccinated is like enticing them to eat their vegetables by offering a little extra cash! A review of the scientific literature reveals that financial incentives are typically effective in increasing vaccination rates, especially among those who were already willing to get vaccinated. It’s like giving an extra cookie for finishing your […]

Published on September 15, 2023

Living on the edge: network neuroscience beyond nodes

In the vast landscape of neural networks, scientists have primarily focused on studying the individual elements – cells, populations, and regions. However, this has overlooked the crucial aspect of how these elements are interconnected. A fresh perspective known as the ‘edge-centric’ approach is emerging in the field of network neuroscience. Instead of solely examining the […]

Published on September 15, 2023

Patterns of hearing loss in elderly patients with vertigo and dizziness

Imagine a bustling subway station with different train lines represented by varying patterns on the subway map. In a similar way, this study examined the diverse patterns of hearing loss in elderly patients experiencing vertigo and dizziness. By retrospectively analyzing the hearing test results of over 9,000 patients, researchers identified seven distinct subtypes of audiograms, […]

Published on September 15, 2023