Are psi researchers more like lay believers or sceptics?

A study shows that academics who work with psi differ from lay psi individuals, but not from sceptics, in actively open-minded thinking.

Could the healthcare provider's nonverbal behaviour modulate pain reports and placebo effects?

The effects of the nonverbal behaviour of healthcare providers on pain reports and placebo effects may differ in healthy males and females.

To what extent do the boundaries of our body seem to fade during focused-attention meditation?

An experimental study revealed that a 15-minute focused-attention meditation session blurred the boundary between the self and the environment.

Do unconventional beliefs help give life meaning?

A study suggests that unconventional beliefs may reflect alternative and psychologically rich ways of attributing meaning to existence.

Nuno Grande Doctoral Scholarship gains national scope and awards three grants per edition

BDNG will have national coverage, allowing PhD students in Fundamental Health Sciences from Portuguese universities to apply.

BIAL Award in Biomedicine 2025: last call for nominations

The nominations for the 4th edition of the BIAL Foundation international award, the BIAL Award in Biomedicine 2025, close on June 30.