Research

Do Japanese Men Prefer Breasts Over Buttocks? Japanese Study Finds a Different Pattern From Overseas Research

2026-08-17 03:35:41

“Which part of a woman's body do you find most attractive?” It's the kind of question that occasionally comes up in casual conversation, and one of the most familiar versions of the debate is simply ...

Japanese University Study: Hikikomori and NEETs Shun In-Game Socializing Too – Is "Gaming Your Way Back to Society" a Pipe Dream?

2026-08-05 02:16:26

The terms hikikomori (social recluses) and NEETs (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) describe individuals who often withdraw from real-world social interaction, frequently filling their time w ...

Oxford Study Debunks 'Gaming Too Long Harms Mental Health' Myth Using Nintendo Data

2026-05-19 22:47:52

A research team from the University of Oxford in the UK recently published a study in the journal 'Royal Society Open Science.' The study, titled 'Perceived value of video games, but not hours played, ...

New Spider Species Named "Rathalos inagami" After Monster Hunter's Iconic Wyvern and Elder Dragon – Indonesian Scholars Show Their Hunter Spirit!

2026-04-22 03:29:31

A recent study published on ScienceDirect, a platform for academic papers, unveiled a new species of spider belonging to the "Rathalos" genus. This newly discovered arachnid has been officially named ...

Did Pokémon Permanently Rewire Your Brain? Stanford Study Explores Childhood Gaming's Impact on Visual Cortex

2026-04-13 20:25:24

Ever wonder if all those hours spent catching 'em all actually did something to your brain? A new study from Stanford University suggests that extensive exposure to "Pokémon" during childhood might a ...

Oxford Study: Gaming Is "Mental Nutrition," Not Just Calories – But Card Games Are "Uniquely Painful"

2026-03-25 22:47:58

"Does playing too many video games really mess with your mental health?" Science just dropped a fresh take on that age-old question. At the 2026 Game Developers Conference (GDC) during a talk titled " ...

New Research Reveals "Post-Game Depression" Phenomenon: Players Experience Emptiness After Completing Games, Raising Psychological Concerns

2026-03-24 03:36:39

As video games increasingly become a mainstream form of entertainment, the emotional shifts players experience after completing a game are drawing academic attention. New research indicates that after ...

University of Tsukuba & Asahi Soft Drinks Research Paper: Sparkling Water Not Only Reduces Fatigue During Gaming, It Makes Games More Fun

2026-03-23 16:21:52

A recent research paper, "Sparkling water consumption mitigates cognitive fatigue during prolonged esports play," published by a joint team from the University of Tsukuba and Asahi Soft Drinks, has dr ...

Kyushu University Study Says Eating "Delicious Fried Rice" Boosts Focus, Prevents Dementia — Netizens: "Finally, a Reason to Eat Good Food!"

2025-05-26 15:13:17

Who doesn't love delicious food? After all, eating is a fundamental human need, and enjoying a good, satisfying meal is an absolute daily essential. Recently, a research team from Kyushu University, i ...