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Study suggests we don’t just hear music, but ‘become it’

Psychologists suggest our brains and bodies don’t just understand music, they physically resonate with it. These discoveries, based on findings in neuroscience, music, and psychology, support Neural Resonance Theory (NRT). Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where […]

Published on May 6, 2025

Gender characteristics of service robots can influence customer decisions

While service robots with male characteristics can be more persuasive when interacting with some women who have a low sense of decision-making power, ‘cute’ design features — such as big eyes and raised cheeks — affect both men and women similarly, according to new research. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on May 6, 2025

Most people say they want to know their risk for Alzheimer’s dementia, fewer follow through

A new study examines the choices healthy research volunteers make when given the opportunity to learn their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease dementia. The researchers found a large discrepancy between the percentage of participants who said they would like to learn their risk if such estimates became available and the percentage who followed through to […]

Published on May 6, 2025