What can you see with your mind’s eye? 
Can a sad banana make you buy It? The surprising science of food waste 
Life’s Big Questions: What is love? 
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
Can a sad banana make you buy It? The surprising science of food waste
Ever felt a pinch of pity for that lone banana or tomato sitting at the store? You’re not alone—our brains are wired to care, and that instinct might just keep it out of the trash.
Life’s Big Questions: What is love?
Love takes on many shapes and forms; it can move mountains, remain unrequited, or last a lifetime. It has the power to make us feel like the happiest person in the world, but also the saddest. Arguably the most powerful emotion of all, love can largely be explained by what happens in our brains. But can it really be reduced to biochemical signals?
Meningitis: A brain-affecting disease you should know about
Recent news from RIVM suggested that an increasing number of people have been contacting general practitioners (GP) with flu-like symptoms. Even though the flu does not directly attack our brain, there are several diseases that often “disguise” as flu and affect our brain. This article will take you into one of those dangerous brain-affecting diseases: meningitis.
What do fire, magnets, and the brain have in common?
Dear reader, this blog is written in the style of Shakespeare, not just to explain
Arachnophobia: why we fear spiders more than other bugs
Fear of spiders (arachnophobia) is one of the most common fears. Researchers consistently find that people are more afraid of spiders than other bugs, this blog explains why this might be and how to overcome this fear.
Why do we always empty a bag of crisps in one go
It is a familiar scenario for many people: you take a bit of chips and
The truth about memory: Debunking five myths
Our memory consists of fascinating and complex processes that play a central role in shaping our identity and daily life. Yet, there are many misconceptions about how our memory works. In this post, I will debunk some of these myths with the help of science.
Unwrapping the psychology of gift-giving
Whether it is your sister’s birthday or your parents’ anniversary, the search for the perfect gift begins! But what actually happens in our minds when we give a gift? And is it really true that giving gifts makes us happier than receiving?
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