Why can’t you remember your first birthday? 
How your brain turns fragments into a film 
Did I really see that? 
Why are we afraid of clowns?
The psychology behind the horror-clown: Clowns are there to make us laugh but lend themselves well to a terrifying Halloween. Where does this contradiction come from?
The case for youth and diversity in science
The most valuable resource a society can hope to import, collect, and sustain is not oil, gold, or diamonds but the brain of a young scientist. Policymakers who forget this should revisit the fable of the hen that laid golden eggs. If the hen is killed, no more golden eggs.
Cracking the Pronunciation Code: Could You Be a Super-pronouncer?
Are you someone who is often complimented for their perfect accent in a foreign language like English? Does learning accents come easily to you? You could be a “Super-pronouncer”!
Listen to your body: How interoception can shape emotions
Have you ever felt your heart racing before getting on stage, only to feel your
The brain’s secret to communication: Learning to adapt
Have you ever wondered how children become great communicators? Research shows that early social experiences, like those shared at daycare, could shape how well children are able to adjust their communication to others.
Why connection with nature is important for high sensitivity people
Some people are more sensitive to the environment than others. Recent research shows that individuals
Between Yin and Yang: how the balance between molecules supports brain functioning
The concentrations of the brain’s key signal molecules can be measured with magnetic resonance spectroscopy, a relatively unknown imaging technique. What can we learn about how our brains work with this technique?
Future of Brain Science: Genetics
Today we have tools to change and manipulate DNA, the fundamental instruction manual that makes up who we are. What would happen if we fast forward in our imagination a little bit, and contemplate the future of genetics in the healthy and diseased brain?
The Future of Brain Science: Non-invasive brain stimulation
Noninvasive brain stimulation techniques can be broadly classified as electrical, magnetic, or sonographic. Let’s take a glimpse at the most common ones and their promising future.
The Future of Brain Science: Computers reading your mind
Imagine controlling a computer or prosthetic limb with just your thoughts. Brain-computer interfaces are making this a reality, offering hope for medical breakthroughs and everyday conveniences. However, with these advancements come privacy, and ethical concerns. Explore the fascinating world of BCIs and what they mean for our future.