Ryssa Moffat
@ryssamoffat.bsky.social
π§ Social cognition/neuroscience postdoc: ETH ZΓΌrichπ¨π| βΈοΈπββοΈsynchronized skater + surfer
π https://ryssamoffat.github.io
π https://ryssamoffat.github.io
This particular review process holds a special place in my heart.
β€οΈβπ₯ The reviewers were evidently at the peak of their game and offered razor-sharp suggestions for double checking our findings and improving the manuscript. The experience was so collaborative, I'd gladly do it all over again!
β€οΈβπ₯ The reviewers were evidently at the peak of their game and offered razor-sharp suggestions for double checking our findings and improving the manuscript. The experience was so collaborative, I'd gladly do it all over again!
October 27, 2025 at 8:59 AM
This particular review process holds a special place in my heart.
β€οΈβπ₯ The reviewers were evidently at the peak of their game and offered razor-sharp suggestions for double checking our findings and improving the manuscript. The experience was so collaborative, I'd gladly do it all over again!
β€οΈβπ₯ The reviewers were evidently at the peak of their game and offered razor-sharp suggestions for double checking our findings and improving the manuscript. The experience was so collaborative, I'd gladly do it all over again!
π ...π¦ Our #fNIRS research showing that physically matching other people's movements enhances perceptual sensitivity to movement synchrony has transformed from a preprint to a publication in #ImagingNeuroscience.
doi.org/10.1162/IMAG...
@escross.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1162/IMAG...
@escross.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 8:59 AM
π ...π¦ Our #fNIRS research showing that physically matching other people's movements enhances perceptual sensitivity to movement synchrony has transformed from a preprint to a publication in #ImagingNeuroscience.
doi.org/10.1162/IMAG...
@escross.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1162/IMAG...
@escross.bsky.social
Check out the preprint: doi.org/10.1101/2025...
π @lucanaudszus.bsky.social & @escross.bsky.social
π @cortivision.bsky.social & Caran d'Ache
π @lucanaudszus.bsky.social & @escross.bsky.social
π @cortivision.bsky.social & Caran d'Ache
Cardiac synchrony remains stable across repeated intergenerational encounters but is enhanced during high stakes collaboration
Intergenerational social programs provide opportunities for people of all ages to form new relationships. Furthermore, existing qualitative and behavioural evidence from such programs points to health...
doi.org
October 25, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Check out the preprint: doi.org/10.1101/2025...
π @lucanaudszus.bsky.social & @escross.bsky.social
π @cortivision.bsky.social & Caran d'Ache
π @lucanaudszus.bsky.social & @escross.bsky.social
π @cortivision.bsky.social & Caran d'Ache
3οΈβ£ An exception: a trending relationship between ratings of collaboration in intergenerational dyads' drawings and cardiac synchrony.
π΅ π©πΌ Intergenerational collaboration may be higher stakes for some dyads, and may result in physiological arousal levels become aligned β‘οΈ greater cardiac synchrony.
π΅ π©πΌ Intergenerational collaboration may be higher stakes for some dyads, and may result in physiological arousal levels become aligned β‘οΈ greater cardiac synchrony.
October 25, 2025 at 8:55 AM
3οΈβ£ An exception: a trending relationship between ratings of collaboration in intergenerational dyads' drawings and cardiac synchrony.
π΅ π©πΌ Intergenerational collaboration may be higher stakes for some dyads, and may result in physiological arousal levels become aligned β‘οΈ greater cardiac synchrony.
π΅ π©πΌ Intergenerational collaboration may be higher stakes for some dyads, and may result in physiological arousal levels become aligned β‘οΈ greater cardiac synchrony.
2οΈβ£ We expected the differences in collaboration, social closeness, and interpersonal distance to show up in levels of cardiac synchrony of collaborating dyadsβbut they didnβt.
π«Cardiac synchrony is not overly sensitive to collaboration or social closeness.
π«Cardiac synchrony is not overly sensitive to collaboration or social closeness.
October 25, 2025 at 8:55 AM
2οΈβ£ We expected the differences in collaboration, social closeness, and interpersonal distance to show up in levels of cardiac synchrony of collaborating dyadsβbut they didnβt.
π«Cardiac synchrony is not overly sensitive to collaboration or social closeness.
π«Cardiac synchrony is not overly sensitive to collaboration or social closeness.
We found that:
1οΈβ£ Drawing collaboration, feelings of social closeness and interpersonal distance differ between same and intergenerational dyads, revealing different levels of comfort during collaboration.
π₯ Interpersonal distance seems to track comfort levels best (closer = less comfort).
1οΈβ£ Drawing collaboration, feelings of social closeness and interpersonal distance differ between same and intergenerational dyads, revealing different levels of comfort during collaboration.
π₯ Interpersonal distance seems to track comfort levels best (closer = less comfort).
October 25, 2025 at 8:55 AM
We found that:
1οΈβ£ Drawing collaboration, feelings of social closeness and interpersonal distance differ between same and intergenerational dyads, revealing different levels of comfort during collaboration.
π₯ Interpersonal distance seems to track comfort levels best (closer = less comfort).
1οΈβ£ Drawing collaboration, feelings of social closeness and interpersonal distance differ between same and intergenerational dyads, revealing different levels of comfort during collaboration.
π₯ Interpersonal distance seems to track comfort levels best (closer = less comfort).
A few of the many things we measured were:
β’ Cardiac synchrony
β’ Feelings of social closeness
β’ How close dyads sat (interpersonal distance)
β’ Collaboration during co-drawing (assessed by external raters, who rated the use of space and the coherence of the motifs in each drawing)
β’ Cardiac synchrony
β’ Feelings of social closeness
β’ How close dyads sat (interpersonal distance)
β’ Collaboration during co-drawing (assessed by external raters, who rated the use of space and the coherence of the motifs in each drawing)
October 25, 2025 at 8:55 AM
A few of the many things we measured were:
β’ Cardiac synchrony
β’ Feelings of social closeness
β’ How close dyads sat (interpersonal distance)
β’ Collaboration during co-drawing (assessed by external raters, who rated the use of space and the coherence of the motifs in each drawing)
β’ Cardiac synchrony
β’ Feelings of social closeness
β’ How close dyads sat (interpersonal distance)
β’ Collaboration during co-drawing (assessed by external raters, who rated the use of space and the coherence of the motifs in each drawing)
The 2nd 𧩠from our longitudinal intergenerational art-making study sheds light on cardiac synchrony during collaboration in budding relationships.
π¨ We invited 31 intergenerational and 30 same-generation dyads to complete a 6-session creative art-making program.
π¨ We invited 31 intergenerational and 30 same-generation dyads to complete a 6-session creative art-making program.
October 25, 2025 at 8:55 AM
The 2nd 𧩠from our longitudinal intergenerational art-making study sheds light on cardiac synchrony during collaboration in budding relationships.
π¨ We invited 31 intergenerational and 30 same-generation dyads to complete a 6-session creative art-making program.
π¨ We invited 31 intergenerational and 30 same-generation dyads to complete a 6-session creative art-making program.
π«πΌοΈπ«What can 732 co-created drawings and heart rates from 61 dyads teach us about intergenerational relationship development and collaboration?
doi.org/10.1101/2025...
@escross.bsky.social @lucanaudszus.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1101/2025...
@escross.bsky.social @lucanaudszus.bsky.social
Cardiac synchrony remains stable across repeated intergenerational encounters but is enhanced during high stakes collaboration
Intergenerational social programs provide opportunities for people of all ages to form new relationships. Furthermore, existing qualitative and behavioural evidence from such programs points to health...
doi.org
October 25, 2025 at 8:55 AM
π«πΌοΈπ«What can 732 co-created drawings and heart rates from 61 dyads teach us about intergenerational relationship development and collaboration?
doi.org/10.1101/2025...
@escross.bsky.social @lucanaudszus.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1101/2025...
@escross.bsky.social @lucanaudszus.bsky.social
π also too @cortivision.bsky.social & Caran D'Ache
October 16, 2025 at 5:25 PM
π also too @cortivision.bsky.social & Caran D'Ache
Preprint hot off the press: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
π @introspection.bsky.social & @escross.bsky.social
π @introspection.bsky.social & @escross.bsky.social
Longitudinal intergenerational hyperscanning reveals indices of relationship formation and loneliness
Loneliness is globally acknowledged as a severe and burgeoning health risk, fuelling interest in helping people of all ages form meaningful social connections. One promising approach consists of inter...
www.biorxiv.org
October 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Preprint hot off the press: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
π @introspection.bsky.social & @escross.bsky.social
π @introspection.bsky.social & @escross.bsky.social
π With these findings, we make a number of novel contributions:
β Interbrain synchrony in intergenerational pairs that include seniors
β Multi-session, longitudinal changes in interbrain synchrony relating to relationship formation
β The impact of loneliness on interbrain synchrony
β Interbrain synchrony in intergenerational pairs that include seniors
β Multi-session, longitudinal changes in interbrain synchrony relating to relationship formation
β The impact of loneliness on interbrain synchrony
October 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
π With these findings, we make a number of novel contributions:
β Interbrain synchrony in intergenerational pairs that include seniors
β Multi-session, longitudinal changes in interbrain synchrony relating to relationship formation
β The impact of loneliness on interbrain synchrony
β Interbrain synchrony in intergenerational pairs that include seniors
β Multi-session, longitudinal changes in interbrain synchrony relating to relationship formation
β The impact of loneliness on interbrain synchrony
4οΈβ£ Loneliness impacts interbrain synchrony while intergenerational pairs draw independentlyβa potentially promising biomarker of changes in loneliness.
October 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
4οΈβ£ Loneliness impacts interbrain synchrony while intergenerational pairs draw independentlyβa potentially promising biomarker of changes in loneliness.
3οΈβ£ Across sessions, interbrain synchrony during collaborative drawing increased in same generation pairs and decreased in intergenerational pairs. This likely reflects how increased familiarity makes intergenerational pairs more relaxed and same generation pairs more daring.
October 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
3οΈβ£ Across sessions, interbrain synchrony during collaborative drawing increased in same generation pairs and decreased in intergenerational pairs. This likely reflects how increased familiarity makes intergenerational pairs more relaxed and same generation pairs more daring.
β¨Data in hand, we discovered that:
1οΈβ£ Loneliness decreased across sessions and feelings of social closeness increased. ο»Ώ ο»Ώ
2οΈβ£ On average, interbrain synchrony during collaboration was similar for same generation and intergenerational pairs (greater for collaborative drawing than solo drawing).
1οΈβ£ Loneliness decreased across sessions and feelings of social closeness increased. ο»Ώ ο»Ώ
2οΈβ£ On average, interbrain synchrony during collaboration was similar for same generation and intergenerational pairs (greater for collaborative drawing than solo drawing).
October 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
β¨Data in hand, we discovered that:
1οΈβ£ Loneliness decreased across sessions and feelings of social closeness increased. ο»Ώ ο»Ώ
2οΈβ£ On average, interbrain synchrony during collaboration was similar for same generation and intergenerational pairs (greater for collaborative drawing than solo drawing).
1οΈβ£ Loneliness decreased across sessions and feelings of social closeness increased. ο»Ώ ο»Ώ
2οΈβ£ On average, interbrain synchrony during collaboration was similar for same generation and intergenerational pairs (greater for collaborative drawing than solo drawing).
At every session, we recorded pairsβ interbrain (π§ ~π§ ) synchrony with #fNIRS, levels of loneliness, and feelings of social closeness. We recorded many other important things, but more on that another time.
October 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
At every session, we recorded pairsβ interbrain (π§ ~π§ ) synchrony with #fNIRS, levels of loneliness, and feelings of social closeness. We recorded many other important things, but more on that another time.
π¨ We invited 61 pairs to get acquainted across 6 art-making sessions:
β’ 30 same-aged pairs (age 18-35)
β’ 31 intergenerational pairs (age 70+ and 18-35)
β’ 30 same-aged pairs (age 18-35)
β’ 31 intergenerational pairs (age 70+ and 18-35)
October 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
π¨ We invited 61 pairs to get acquainted across 6 art-making sessions:
β’ 30 same-aged pairs (age 18-35)
β’ 31 intergenerational pairs (age 70+ and 18-35)
β’ 30 same-aged pairs (age 18-35)
β’ 31 intergenerational pairs (age 70+ and 18-35)
What happens in the brain as people become less lonely? Intergenerational community programs can reduce loneliness, the underlying mechanisms remain unknown. We collected and analysed 732 π§ -scans to find out!
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
@introspection.bsky.social + @escross.bsky.social
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
@introspection.bsky.social + @escross.bsky.social
Longitudinal intergenerational hyperscanning reveals indices of relationship formation and loneliness
Loneliness is globally acknowledged as a severe and burgeoning health risk, fuelling interest in helping people of all ages form meaningful social connections. One promising approach consists of inter...
www.biorxiv.org
October 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
What happens in the brain as people become less lonely? Intergenerational community programs can reduce loneliness, the underlying mechanisms remain unknown. We collected and analysed 732 π§ -scans to find out!
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
@introspection.bsky.social + @escross.bsky.social
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
@introspection.bsky.social + @escross.bsky.social
Takeaway: Trying to match other people's movements (e.g., in a yoga class) is likely to enhance perceptual sensitivity to movement synchrony.
π @escross.bsky.social, @ethz.ch
#fNIRS #embodiment #synchrony
π @escross.bsky.social, @ethz.ch
#fNIRS #embodiment #synchrony
June 2, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Takeaway: Trying to match other people's movements (e.g., in a yoga class) is likely to enhance perceptual sensitivity to movement synchrony.
π @escross.bsky.social, @ethz.ch
#fNIRS #embodiment #synchrony
π @escross.bsky.social, @ethz.ch
#fNIRS #embodiment #synchrony
πΈ Estimating levels of synchrony in multi-person actions is challenging!
πΈ Estimation improves when people try the moves.
πΈ After trying the moves, people show differences in activation of the action observation network (AON) π§ that can be predicted by how well they estimate movement synchrony.
πΈ Estimation improves when people try the moves.
πΈ After trying the moves, people show differences in activation of the action observation network (AON) π§ that can be predicted by how well they estimate movement synchrony.
June 2, 2025 at 7:56 AM
πΈ Estimating levels of synchrony in multi-person actions is challenging!
πΈ Estimation improves when people try the moves.
πΈ After trying the moves, people show differences in activation of the action observation network (AON) π§ that can be predicted by how well they estimate movement synchrony.
πΈ Estimation improves when people try the moves.
πΈ After trying the moves, people show differences in activation of the action observation network (AON) π§ that can be predicted by how well they estimate movement synchrony.
Picture this:
π Two synchronised divers somersault off a tower.
ποΈ You notice that one diver is rotating a little slower.
How did you notice this?
In our newest π§ research, we found that:
osf.io/preprints/ps...
π Two synchronised divers somersault off a tower.
ποΈ You notice that one diver is rotating a little slower.
How did you notice this?
In our newest π§ research, we found that:
osf.io/preprints/ps...
June 2, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Picture this:
π Two synchronised divers somersault off a tower.
ποΈ You notice that one diver is rotating a little slower.
How did you notice this?
In our newest π§ research, we found that:
osf.io/preprints/ps...
π Two synchronised divers somersault off a tower.
ποΈ You notice that one diver is rotating a little slower.
How did you notice this?
In our newest π§ research, we found that:
osf.io/preprints/ps...
Ever wondered why people-watching is so enjoyable? Is watching a single person different than watching a small group?
Check out @andreaorlandi.bsky.socialβs awesome review for a deep dive into the aesthetics of humans movements πππ
Check out @andreaorlandi.bsky.socialβs awesome review for a deep dive into the aesthetics of humans movements πππ
For #InternationalDanceDay, a new paper out on @cp-iscience.bsky.social entitled: βToward a neuroaesthetics of interactions: Insights from dance on the aesthetics of individual and interacting bodiesβ. A big thanks to Prof. Matteo Candidi. π§ πΊπ»π₯ #neuroaesthetics #review
www.cell.com/iscience/ful...
www.cell.com/iscience/ful...
April 30, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Ever wondered why people-watching is so enjoyable? Is watching a single person different than watching a small group?
Check out @andreaorlandi.bsky.socialβs awesome review for a deep dive into the aesthetics of humans movements πππ
Check out @andreaorlandi.bsky.socialβs awesome review for a deep dive into the aesthetics of humans movements πππ
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@digiresacademy.bsky.social
@annayahprosser.bsky.social
@lydia-riedl.bsky.social
@rd-00.bsky.social
Julia Pauquet, Ruby Sleigh, Peter Degen
@digiresacademy.bsky.social
@annayahprosser.bsky.social
@lydia-riedl.bsky.social
@rd-00.bsky.social
Julia Pauquet, Ruby Sleigh, Peter Degen
April 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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@digiresacademy.bsky.social
@annayahprosser.bsky.social
@lydia-riedl.bsky.social
@rd-00.bsky.social
Julia Pauquet, Ruby Sleigh, Peter Degen
@digiresacademy.bsky.social
@annayahprosser.bsky.social
@lydia-riedl.bsky.social
@rd-00.bsky.social
Julia Pauquet, Ruby Sleigh, Peter Degen
8/8
βΊοΈ We hope the #openscience community enjoys our gentle reminder that promoting open science takes energy, but that sharing the π of open science is worth it!
π We also compiled a list of resources for advocates (open science and beyond):
βΊοΈ We hope the #openscience community enjoys our gentle reminder that promoting open science takes energy, but that sharing the π of open science is worth it!
π We also compiled a list of resources for advocates (open science and beyond):
April 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM
8/8
βΊοΈ We hope the #openscience community enjoys our gentle reminder that promoting open science takes energy, but that sharing the π of open science is worth it!
π We also compiled a list of resources for advocates (open science and beyond):
βΊοΈ We hope the #openscience community enjoys our gentle reminder that promoting open science takes energy, but that sharing the π of open science is worth it!
π We also compiled a list of resources for advocates (open science and beyond):
