behavioral science
Your Students Hate Math? Try Gestures
Gestures and hand motions can help engage and enhance students learning and understanding of mathematics, suggest researchers from China, Iran and Australia.
Finding Peace Among The (Vertical) Plants
Need to relax? Looking at vertical greenery might just do the trick, say scientists from Singapore.
Asian Scientist Magazine’s June 2021 Roundup
Across Asia, scientists are uncovering the paths walked by ancient animals and looking for new ways to tackle dengue and climate change.
Factoring Human Behavior In Climate Change Analyses
A new study on Cambodian fishing habits reveals the importance of exploring the effects of rising temperatures on both ecosystems and people.
How Social Isolation Drove People Online
Increased isolation during COVID-19 has led to a surge in online messaging and social media use among Singapore residents, according to a nationwide study.
Opioids May Help Patients With PTSD
Scientists from Japan have demonstrated that delta opioid receptor agonists may be useful for treating anxiety disorders such as phobias and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Different Languages Convey Information At Similar Rates
Researchers in Hong Kong have found that all languages convey information at similar rates, regardless of whether they are spoken faster or slower.
A Walk In The Shoes Of Another—With VR
Researchers in Japan have developed a virtual reality-based system that combines visual stimuli and foot vibrations to replicate the experience of walking.
The Untold Flavor Of Indonesian Street Food
A study of Indonesian street vendors finds them adapting to aggressive urbanization by creating mutually supportive social and economic networks.
Inflated Sense Of Responsibility May Drive OCD And Anxiety
Scientists in Japan have found that a strong sense of responsibility is associated with developing psychological disorders.
