Brain & Behavior
Feeling Lost? This Philosophy Says That’s Part of the Map
What if meaning in life isn’t something we find, but something we feel our way into?
Jul 25, 2025
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Brain & Behavior
Quick Word Recall Predicts Second Language Speaking Fluency
Speaking fluently in a second language depends more on how quickly you can retrieve words in context than simply knowing their meanings, according to research examining 210 Japanese university students learning English.
Jul 10, 2025
Social Sciences
Africa's Entrepreneur Problem: Too Many, Not Too Few
What if everything we think we know about fixing Africa's economy is backwards? While development experts champion entrepreneurship as the continent's…
Jul 2, 2025
Social Sciences
Do authoritarian narratives shape Japanese public opinion?
An authoritarian regime is a type of government system where power is restricted in the hands of a single leader or a group, limiting the participation of citizens in decision-making.
Mar 31, 2025
Brain & Behavior
Your Brain's Secret Code for Hot and Cold Finally Cracked
What makes a hot cup of coffee feel different from an ice cube? Scientists have discovered that your brain uses the same regions to process both sensations, but with distinct patterns of activity - much like playing different melodies on the same piano keys.
Jan 22, 2025
Physics
Superconductor Advances Bring Room-Temperature Energy Dreams Closer to Reality
Scientists have unveiled new insights into the mysterious properties of high-temperature superconductors, materials that could revolutionize energy transmission and transform technologies from medical imaging to transportation.
Dec 12, 2024
Social Sciences
News Echo Chambers Are Not Universal, Global Study Finds
Summary: A new study reveals that Americans are significantly more likely to seek out news that confirms their political beliefs compared to readers in Japan and Hong Kong.
Nov 11, 2024
Technology
Scientists Develop Breakthrough System for Growing Lab-Grown Meat Without Animal Products
Summary: Researchers have created an innovative co-culture system that eliminates the need for animal serum in lab-grown meat production.
Oct 28, 2024
Health
Single-Cell Genomics Unveils Hidden World of Bacterial Superbugs
A groundbreaking study led by Associate Professor Masahito Hosokawa from Waseda University has revolutionized our understanding of the human microbiome.
Oct 7, 2024
Health
Light, Brief Exercises Boost Brain Blood Flow in Children, Study Finds
Recent research from Waseda University reveals that short bursts of light-intensity exercise can significantly increase blood flow to the brain in children.
Aug 26, 2024
Health
New Urine Test Could Revolutionize Cervical Cancer Screening
A team of international researchers has developed a new urine test that could make cervical cancer screening easier and more accessible.
Jul 8, 2024
Health
Study Unveils Optimal Sprint Interval Training Protocol for Enhanced Metabolic Benefits
Researchers from Japan have shed light on the optimal structure of sprint interval training (SIT) protocols to maximize physiological responses and overall well-being.
May 15, 2024
Health
Optimal Protein Intake for Aging: Study Reveals the Key to Metabolic Health and Longevity
The food we eat has a profound impact on our health and how long we live. Scientists have found a clear link between our nutritional needs as we age and our metabolic health.
May 31, 2023