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Imagine stepping into a virtual reality world, where you can engage in physical exercise while playing video games. This is the fascinating concept of exergaming with virtual reality (VR), which allows users to interact with a three-dimensional environment using special electronic equipment. In a recent exploratory study, researchers investigated the effects of VR exergaming on […]
Assessing how neurons contribute to cognitive abilities is a complex task. Just like in other scientific fields, neuroscientists form hypotheses about what neurons ‘represent’ or ‘encode’ and then test these ideas. However, there are unique challenges in the cognitive sciences that complicate this process. In this paper, the authors highlight one particular difficulty: relying solely […]
Just like economic inequality, social class disparities have a profound effect on society. It’s like comparing the distribution of wealth to the differences in social cognition. Addressing these differences is a priority across various aspects of life, from healthcare to academia. Interestingly, these disparities can be observed even before children start school, and it’s believed […]
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