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Understanding and Deciding – The Harding Center for Risk Literacy now researches in Potsdam
What are the risks of a diagnosis using artificial intelligence, of health information websites or of health apps? The Harding Center for Risk... more
Rhythm in Mind – How the brain synchronizes with language and music
It penetrates our consciousness, makes us tap our feet, and determines the pulse of our words. Music and language cannot do without it: rhythm. But... more
When emotions help to remember – Biological psychologist Mathias Weymar researches the impact of emotions on memory
The day the Berlin Wall fell is remembered by many very vividly: Where they were when they heard about the opening of the border, what they did first,... more
Loss of control and unpredictability – Prof. Dr. Barbara Krahé on the psychosocial consequences of the corona pandemic
On the corona pandemic – contributions from the University of Potsdam The coronavirus does not only threaten people's physical health, but also presents them with the great challenge of avoiding personal contacts and... more
I See What You See - Potsdam Cognitive scientists develop models for predicting eye movements
For some time, cognitive scientists have been focusing on the human gaze, especially when it comes to reading and viewing images and objects. We know... more
Always a step ahead — Why working proactively makes you happier
The best way to kill an idea is to take it to a meeting. This slogan — not carved in stone, but embossed in metal — is on the consultation desk,... more
That Work Doesn‘t Make You Sick - A Start-up Team at the University of Potsdam Develops App Against Psychostress
Burnout, depression, anxiety: Psychostress pushes more and more working people into early retirement. But what actually is mental stress in the... more
So Close to a Robot – Researchers study the interaction between human and machine
Henry is tall, dark-haired, and has a gentle expression. He knows our favorite songs and tells jokes that make us laugh. Henry is not a man; he is a... more
Tracking down hunger with nose, ears and heart – Psychologists test a promising new therapeutic approach for eating and weight disorders
A crispy bread roll, a juicy mango, or a warming soup - our food appeals to many senses and usually serves more than just the need to fill the... more