Listen to your body: How interoception can shape emotions
Have you ever felt your heart racing before getting on stage, only to feel your
Elena Markantonakis
The neuroscience behind spatial memory
You wake up in the middle of the night, needing to use the bathroom, but avoid turning on the light to prevent being blinded. Even in an unfamiliar setting like a hotel room, you can find your way through the darkness. But how does the brain manage this? Over the years, researchers have been shedding light on the mechanisms supporting our brain’s ability to remember spatial information.
Pen to paper: the beneficial effects of handwritten notes on learning and memory
In our hyper-connected world, we tend to heavily rely on laptops and tablets to take
Lost in translation: the foreign language effect
In the realm of decision-making science, researchers have examined how approaching problems in a foreign language can help us be more rational. But should we always approach dilemmas in our second language? Research suggests it depends on the situation.
To the beat: Music-based movement therapy offers relief in Parkinson’s disease
The prevalence of Parkinson’s disease is on the rise but current treatment options are still limited. Could music-based movement therapies alleviate symptoms of this debilitating disease?