Scanning, scrolling, and swiping: New research uncovers why our brains are effective at quickly processing short messages

Today’s digital media deliver rapid messages — such as phone notifications and text overlays on videos — to our brains at an impressive speed, far faster than spoken words reach

Animal characters can boost young children’s psychological development

Children’s books are full of animal characters whose antics capture the hearts and inspire the imaginations of their young readers. However, a new study has shown that iconic characters such

Rising temperatures in Africa may increase perinatal deaths

Heatwaves in sub-Saharan Africa are predicted to become more common due to climate change. A new study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and others, published in Nature Medicine, reveals a