Beyond joy and sadness: how emotions evolve as we grow
This summer, we’re kicking off a new series in collaboration with BrainHelpDesk—a platform that was relaunched
Helena Olraun
What can you see with your mind’s eye?
Think of an apple. What do you “see” in your mind’s “eye”? A vivid image
Cryptomnesia: How “original” ideas can be accidental plagiarism
Have you ever produced a brilliant idea, only to have someone point out it’s oddly similar to something that came out years ago? This phenomenon is called cryptomnesia and occurs when you have encountered something previously, but it is hidden from your conscious memory, leading you to believe it’s a novel idea
Layer by Layer: How laminar fMRI captures the brain in action
Functional MRI (fMRI) has long been a core method to study brain function. Conventional fMRI,
Mind over matter: The power of cognitive reserve
Aging and aging related disorders like Alzheimer’s are often associated with cognitive decline. But we can all help our brain to prepare for later years by building up our mental reserves across our lifetime.
The future of the mind
What are the promises and risks of digitalization for our brains? To answer this question, The Future of the Mind symposium at the Donders Institute explored the intersection of behavioral and neuroscience, artificial intelligence, ethics, economy, philosophy, and law.
Blue cars everywhere – The Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon
Have you ever learned a new word or concept, only to start noticing it everywhere? This is called the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon, and it is not just exclusive to learning a new language.
A gate into your working memory
In our complex world, we are constantly bombarded with information from our environment. How do
Speaking (with) your mind: How we can use brain-computer interfaces to communicate without speech
For social creatures such as humans, communication is key. However, certain conditions can make verbal communication difficult. Recent studies have been able to use Brain-Computer Interfaces to translate brain signals to speech so they can help speech-impaired patients communicate without needing to speak.
Brain basics: Unlocking the mysteries of human memory and emotion
How do our brains store and retrieve memories and what do emotions have to do with that?