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Do we feel less moral responsibility when following orders?

Study confirms that the perception of being the author of our actions decreases when we follow orders.

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Which factors influence dream recall?

Research revealed the main factors that determine dream recall: attitude towards dreams, tendency to mind wandering, and sleep patterns.

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How does the brain respond to positive and negative stimuli?

Study demonstrates the brain's ability to constantly reclassify external stimuli based on previous experiences and adapt to new situations.

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Luís Portela honoured with Career Award by Human Resources

The chairman of the BIAL Foundation, Luís Portela, was honoured with the Career Award by Human Resources Portugal.

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How does the brain track the rhythm of music?

A study reinforces the idea that music, although culturally rich and diverse, is grounded in mechanisms deeply rooted in our biology.

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Illusory beliefs: An invisible obstacle to medicine?

A study shows that the stronger the belief in pseudoscientific ideas, the greater the distrust in conventional medicine.

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