Brain basics: dopamine, serotonin, and the emotional brain
Our emotions are not solely determined by what happened to us; they can also be influenced by changes in some of our neurotransmitters, such as dopamine and serotonin.
Ping Chen
Fight against the couch potato in you
It’s no secret that people generally prefer tasks that are easy and require minimum effort over those that are more challenging. A recent study shows that you can overcome this laziness when there’s a chance for learning.
Living on autopilot: the role of dopamine
The amount of the brain chemical dopamine might explain mindless actions.
What is PET-scan and what does it measure?
Just like a firefly glows when it inhales oxygen, our brains can light up when functioning with the help of PET scans.
Adults experience ADHD too
ADHD is not just common in children but also in adults
Living on autopilot: how biases can help (and hurt) actions
Human actions are easily biased. These biases could help you accomplish simple tasks and distract you from your goal at the same time.
Share your new year’s resolution with friends or keep them to yourself?
Sharing goals with friends may lead to fewer accomplishments for some people while more chance of success for others.
Not ready to get back to normal? How to deal with social anxiety
Are you anxious about joining in social events again, or do you simply enjoy solitude?
Having a happy vacation? Not what you experience but what you think
Experience is biased by expectations and verbal communications but gets better with time.
The mundanity of excellence: an interactive discussion among 40 scientists
Do you know excellence may be achieved easily? Check how scientists think of it!