Paper Reading

Paper reading: Exercise is good for the brain but exercising outside is potentially better

Research published in "Scientific Reports" in 2023 found that compared with indoor exercise, short walks in an outdoor environment can significantly enhance the brain's cognitive functions (such as attention and working memory), which provides neuroscientific evidence for "green exercise".

Jan 18, 2026

Paper reading: Capsaicin diet drives gut inflammation and exosomal miR-17-3p elevation in idiopathic short stature

The study, published in Nature Communications, reveals a surprising link between diet and height: long-term capsaicin intake triggers intestinal inflammation, which in turn releases exosomes carrying miR-17-3p. These exosomes inhibit growth plate chondrocyte proliferation, ultimately leading to idiopathic short stature (ISS).

Jan 18, 2026

Paper reading: Topological turning points across the human lifespan

The study found five stages of brain remodeling: childhood, adolescence, adulthood, early aging and late aging. Each stage has its own characteristic rewiring pattern in brain structural connections.

Jan 4, 2026

Paper reading: How people think about being alone shapes their experience of loneliness

Research reveals how negative media depictions of "being alone" shape people's beliefs and serve as catalysts for feelings of loneliness. People who have positive beliefs about being alone can actually feel more energetic and less lonely after spending time alone.

Jan 4, 2026

Paper reading: Video game play is positively correlated with well-being

By analyzing actual game telemetry data, a research team from the University of Oxford found that game time is positively correlated with psychological well-being, challenging traditional negative stereotypes. This study highlights the importance of using objective data rather than self-reports.

Dec 27, 2025

Paper reading: The Savanna Theory of Happiness

Why do smart people prefer to be alone? Explore the relationship between "Prairie Happiness Theory" and IQ, social frequency and population density

Nov 25, 2025

Paper reading: Does Reinforcement Learning Really Incentivize Reasoning Capacity in LLMs Beyond the Base Model?

Explore the real effect of reinforcement learning and verifiable rewards (RLVR) in improving LLM reasoning capabilities

Nov 22, 2025

Paper reading: Cognitive processes of ingroup favoritism across 20 countries

Using webcam eye-tracking technology to explore cognitive processes and cultural differences in in-group preferences across 20 countries and 1,850 participants

Nov 22, 2025

Paper reading: Genome-wide study association of sexlessness

PNAS 2025 Study on the genetic and phenotypic correlations of lifelong asexuality

Nov 20, 2025

Paper reading: No gender differences in attraction to young partners: A study of 4,500 blind dates

The PNAS 2025 study analyzed 4,500 blind dates and found that both men and women tend to be attracted to younger objects, and there is no gender difference, challenging the traditional view that "men love young men and women love older men."

Oct 29, 2025