emotions

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It seems like no-one is mentioning the dark days of lockdowns. But it’s worth sharing our feelings as we look to an uncertain future.

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Chemical ‘messengers’ called neurotransmitters help regulate our emotions – but scientists have noticed a disruption to their levels in people with chronic pain.

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The way we feel about music is shaped not only by the music itself but by our mindset, a new study shows.

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Bad news, emotional eaters: food doesn't deal with the underlying problem you are reacting to. But there are reasons for your choices.

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Where do emotions fit into the work of scientists who study climate, asks Sarah Perkins

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They’re young, smart and forging new frontiers in the science of the mind. Meet psychology’s emerging research leaders.

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Old-fashioned good manners and a simple thank you are among the best ways to establish new relationships, UNSW research shows.

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While we know much about the consequences of happiness, much less is known about its causes, let alone how to guarantee its appearance, writes Brock Bastion.

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Researchers have devised a computer program with the artificial intelligence to write its own fables.

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A computer algorithm that can identify complex emotions from facial expressions is a step towards improving the human-machine interface, write Lisa Williams and Eliza Bliss-Moreau.