Summary: Self-deprecating humor, when used thoughtfully, can help people regulate emotions, build trust, and foster connection—especially in therapeutic settings. Far from being purely negative, this type of humor signals humility,…
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Serotonin Signals the Brain’s Best Guess About Future Rewards
Summary: A new study reveals that serotonin neurons in the brain may play a crucial role in helping us estimate the value of future rewards. Rather than simply responding to…
Is the Switch 2 worth the price? Reviews are mixed
The Switch 2 retains its detachable ‘Joy-Con’ controllers. Gaming specialists who have handled Nintendo’s new Switch 2 say the console is a clear upgrade on its predecessor, but it lacks…
Trump gives TikTok extra 75 days to find buyer
US President Donald Trump suggested tariffs could be wielded to persuade Beijing to approve the sale of social media app TikTok. US President Donald Trump on Friday extended the deadline…
How Psilocybin Lifts Mood Without the Hallucinogenic Trip
Summary: Researchers have uncovered two key brain mechanisms—specific neurons and a serotonin receptor—that help explain how psilocybin produces long-lasting antidepressant effects. Their study identified pyramidal tract neurons in the medial…
Single-atom catalysts transform hydrogenation, improving food and fuel production
Palladium single-atom catalyst. Credit: Zhenxing Feng, Oregon State University A chemical reaction that’s vital to a range of commercial and industrial goods may soon be initiated more effectively and less…
Fruit flies are a major source of inspiration in robotics
Pavan Ramdy. Credit: EPFL/Alain Herzog, CC-BY-SA 4.0 Researchers at EPFL’s Neuroengineering Laboratory, led by Pavan Ramdya, aim to replicate the workings of the brain of the common fruit fly, Drosophila…
Microsoft’s AI division head wants to create a lasting relationship between chatbots and their users
Attendees are pictured before a presentation of the Microsoft’s AI assistant, Copilot, and celebration of the company’s 50th anniversary at Microsoft headquarters, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Redmond, Wash. Credit:…
Autism-Linked Gene Alters Face Perception in Dogs
Summary: A new study shows that Beagle dogs with mutations in the autism-linked Shank3 gene exhibit face processing abnormalities similar to those seen in humans with ASD. Using behavioral tests,…
