Autism: Brain wiring explains missed vocal cues to emotion

Not perceiving emotional tones of voice is a key social challenge for children with autism. New research indicates the cause.

Erin Digitale-Stanford • futurity
Jan. 11, 2023 ~10 min

Autism: Brain wiring explains missed vocal cues to emotion

Not perceiving emotional tones of voice is a key social challenge for children with autism. New research indicates the cause.

Erin Digitale-Stanford • futurity
Jan. 11, 2023 ~10 min


‘Pet’ slime mold keeps this watch ticking

A "living" smartwatch powered by a slime mold needs food and care to function. Can it make us less fickle consumers of technology?

Cassandra Belek-UChicago • futurity
Jan. 3, 2023 ~7 min

More empathetic people better understand animal sounds

Those who do well on human empathy tests are also better at decoding the emotional sounds of animals, according to a new study.

U. Copenhagen • futurity
Dec. 20, 2022 ~11 min

Screens are a risky fix for preschoolers’ big feelings

Using screens to calm upset preschoolers is linked with increased emotional dysregulation in kids, a new study finds.

Beata Mostafavi-Michigan • futurity
Dec. 13, 2022 ~8 min

Dreading the holidays? These tips are for you

Many people are dreading the holidays, but there are science-backed ways to get more out of the parties and get-togethers.

Andrew Smith-Rutgers • futurity
Dec. 8, 2022 ~3 min

Home strife goes to work as ‘mood repair’

A rough morning at home with a partner can push people to help their coworkers later as mood repair, say researchers.

Andy Ober-U. Arizona • futurity
Dec. 8, 2022 ~6 min

Feeling good about aging enhances older adults’ sex lives

Older adults who feel more positive about aging have a healthier sex life, according to new research.

Pate McCuien-U. Missouri • futurity
Nov. 30, 2022 ~5 min


Experiment links perceiving emotions in music and people

People who can skillfully interpret other people's emotional states may also be better at assessing the emotions conveyed by music.

U. Oregon • futurity
Nov. 29, 2022 ~3 min

Experiment links perceiving emotions in music and people

People who can skillfully interpret other people's emotional states may also be better at assessing the emotions conveyed by music, new research shows.

U. Oregon • futurity
Nov. 29, 2022 ~3 min

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