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Scientists observe widespread brain activity before people recall words

Almost half of the cerebral cortex becomes active fractions of a second before a person recalls and speaks a word, researchers from Gdańsk University of Technology have found.

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    Modern relationships seen as ‘work’ rather than lifelong certainty

    Love is increasingly being perceived not as a permanent emotional state but as a relationship that requires continuous effort, conscious commitment and negotiation, according to Polish researchers studying modern relationships.

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    Acute pain can distort body perception and self-esteem, study finds

    Experiencing acute pain can alter how people perceive the size and shape of their bodies and reduce satisfaction with their appearance, according to a study by researchers from the Jagiellonian University, the Academy of Physical Education in Katowice and the University of Lübeck.

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    Psychedelic substance users process threats differently, Krakow study finds

    People who use psychedelic substances process emotions differently and may recognise threats more quickly and accurately than non-users, according to a new study by researchers at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow.

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    Violent video games are not as harmful as commonly believed, study finds

    Violent video games do not cause clearly negative changes in adolescents’ cognitive or emotional functioning, although they may temporarily affect certain mental processes, according to new research by psychologist Ewa Międzobrodzka.

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    What your brain ‘remembers’ when bored: Polish-French study maps déjà vu memory intrusions

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    Over 60% of city drivers in these Polish cities say they cannot imagine life without cars

    More than 60% of car users in Poznań and the Tricity area say they would find it difficult to give up their vehicles, according to the report What Moves Us, published on Friday, as Poland records one of the highest motorization rates in Europe.

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    Childhood experiences change the way we help family and strangers, study finds

    People who experienced adversity in childhood are more likely to help strangers but less likely to support close family members, while trust in others in adulthood is primarily shaped by positive early experiences, according to a study by researchers from the University of Warsaw.

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    Online drug trade shifts to messaging apps, exposing prevention gaps, Polish study finds

    Drug trafficking is increasingly moving to instant messaging platforms and online environments, creating new risks that current addiction prevention strategies fail to address, according to research led by Piotr Siuda of Kazimierz Wielki University.

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    Post-game depression: New study reveals emotional toll of finishing video games

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