The psychology behind the #ToiletPaperApocalypse
If you’ve visited the grocery store in the past week, you’ve probably seen people flocking to the toilet paper aisle. Toilet paper is flying off the shelves as people prepare for the worst of Coronavirus (COVID-19). “Walmart looked like it was ransacked,” said Miranda Ossio-Marin, a student at the University of Nevada, Reno. “Traveling to […]
Teaching robots sarcasm could help those on the autism spectrum
Teach a machine to detect sarcasm? Oh yeah, sure. Research into the complex and nuanced perception of sass could help autistic people manage ordinary conversations with greater ease.
Rehab Redesigned: Nevada physical therapist guides knee patients toward a stronger recovery
Physical therapist Jonathan Hodges has developed a new protocol for helping people recover their strength after knee surgery.
The Anatomy of a Broken Heart
A traumatic emotional event can cause the heart to change its shape and become less efficient. It’s called “broken heart syndrome” for a reason.
