New mathematical model can improve radiation therapy of brain tumors
Researchers have developed a new model to optimize radiation therapy and significantly increase the number of tumour cells killed during […]
A recent report by Kessler researchers and clinicians described the effects of binocular occlusion in a patient with spatial neglect […] In the blink of an eye, the human visual system can process an object, determining whether it’s a cup or […] Researchers at Cornell University are using a rigged card game to shed light on perceptions of inequality. After noticing that […] People who see themselves as being in a higher social class may tend to have an exaggerated belief that they […] It is well-established that, on average, men outperform women on a spatial reasoning task known as mental rotation — imagining […] Have you ever been stressed out by the idea of doing math or statistics problems? You’re not alone. Research shows […] According to a recent study, changes in relationships have links to physical activity. The total number of non-exercise steps was […] When Lebron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh signed with the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Miami Heat in 2010 as […] Violent video game play by adolescents is associated with increases in physical aggression over time, according to a Dartmouth meta-analysis […]Numeracy
Eliminating visual stimulation may help counter symptoms of spatial neglect after stroke: Kessler stroke team observes effects of blindfolding on postural asymmetry after hemorrhagic stroke of the right basal ganglia
Skeletal shapes key to rapid recognition of objects: A new insight into the human vision system
Win or lose: Rigged card game sheds light on inequality, fairness
People in higher social class have an exaggerated belief that they are better than others: Overconfidence can be misinterpreted by others as greater competence, perpetuating social hierarchies, study says
Gender gap in spatial reasoning starts in elementary school, meta-analysis finds: Finding suggests that factors other than biology may be important in driving gender differences in spatial skills
‘Statistics anxiety’ is real, and new research suggests targeted ways to handle it
A change in marital status affects the number of daily steps: The men who divorced and the women who found a new partner reduced their physical activity
In team sports, chemistry matters: Sports analytics analysis reveals that past shared success among team members improves odds of future wins
Children’s violent video game play associated with increased physical aggressive behavior