Our recent "Human Behavior and Physiology" newsletter (#31)

Artinis releases the Brite MKIV — featuring a novel receiver with increased sensitivity, new accessories, and enhanced software. The latest version significantly decreases setup time in every subject and setting, further expanding fNIRS capabilities.

Mouse temperature is one of the easiest things to “handle” while quietly losing control. The main reason is simple: core temperature and surface (skin) temperature answer different questions. If you rely on only one, you get blind spots. This article covers the common monitoring approaches (continuous vs spot-check, core vs surface), shows where each fits (anesthesia, recovery, free-moving studies), and gives a few simple workflow recipes that improve stability without wrecking your throughput.

A year-end reflection on the key concepts that shaped human behavior research discussions in 2025 — from stimulus design and emotional measurement to social interaction coding and observational methods.