Neural network model shows people with autism spectrum disorder have difficulty interpreting facial expressions. Using a neural network model that reproduces the brain on a computer, a group of researchers based at Tohoku University have…
Stepping forward to raise awareness in mental health globally
By Susmita Shah Credit: World Health Organization (WHO) Kathmandu— To mark on World Mental Health Day for 2020, education and awareness raising campaign kicks off on 1 Sept, 2020. In the beginning, the president of…
“She” goes missing from presidential language
By Anne Trafton | MIT News Even when people believed Hillary Clinton would win the 2016 election, they did not use “she” to refer to the next president. https://soundcloud.com/mitnewsoffice/audio-article-she-goes-missing-from-presidential-language/s-J9nMo Throughout most of 2016, a significant…
Study reveal benefits of mindfulness for middle school students
Focusing awareness on the present moment can enhance academic performance and lower stress levels. Two new studies suggest that mindfulness — the practice of focusing one’s awareness on the present moment — can enhance academic…
They grin, you bear it. Research reveals physical impact of a smile.
Not all smiles are expressions of warmth and joy. Sometimes they can be downright mean. And our bodies react differently depending on the message a smile is meant to send. Research led by Jared Martin,…