A new study examined children’s responses during a game where targets could only be achieved by working together. The study’s authors say the findings provide valuable insights into how groups of people can work together to overcome communal challenges, and demonstrate the effectiveness of setting clear and unambiguous targets. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Recognizing spoken words is a split-second competition, and a new study defines how people approach that competition and ultimately recognize words. The researchers identified three main approaches by which people of all ages — including those who use cochlear implants to hear — recognize spoken language. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Fungi can transform plant and animal products into delicious foods like cheese, miso and beer. A researcher argues that a type of filamentous mold — Neurospora intermedia — could also turn food waste into culinary treats. Currently, only Indonesians have discovered this secret; they grow the mold on leftover soy pulp from making tofu to […]