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Advancing the understanding of the cultivation of purpose in China’s next generation

Sunday, May 31

Grant from the Cyrus Tang Foundation will support the research A new grant from the Cyrus Tang Foundation will fund a new project, The Missing Piece i...

Nature - Are attention spans really shrinking? What the science says; Assoc. Prof. Monica Rosenberg comments on confusion around perceptions of attention spans

Friday, May 8

Brave New World Podcast - Episode 104: Leslie Kay on Smell, Memory and the Brain

Saturday, April 11

Knowable Magazine - What is wisdom, and can it be taught? Prof. Howard Nusbaum discusses history of wisdom testing

Friday, March 13

Exploring how counterfactual thinking and memory influences decisions

Wednesday, March 11

The research sheds new light on our adaptive ways of inferring value on the unknown.By Sarah Steimer We don’t know what we don’t know — but our brains...

Certain visual qualities make symbols more memorable or forgettable, suggesting we can strengthen these simple communication devices

Saturday, March 7

New research out of the Brain Bridge Lab points to clear and interpretable design rules for creating better symbols.By Sarah SteimerSymbols can transc...

CNN - You’ll likely move on in 47 seconds. Can I hold your attention a little longer? Prof. Marc Berman discusses benefits of nature for mental fatigue

Friday, February 27

Scientific American - Many people don’t see mental images. The reason offers clues to consciousness; Article highlights Assoc. Prof. Wilma Bainbridge's research into aphantasia

Thursday, February 26

The Seattle Times - The new trend in travel starts with why you’re going, not where; Prof. Shigehiro Oishi comments on what makes experiences meaningful

Wednesday, February 25

Neubauer Collegium announces 10 new projects for 2026-27, including several led by SSD faculty

Thursday, February 19