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
Your brain is a time machine
On the surface level, we all seem to have a common-sense notion of what time is, the flow of time seems natural to us, and we seem to swim in it. But when you consider what modern physics has understood about time, it is like holding a snowflake. Gradually, as you study it, it melts between your fingers and vanishes.
Rethinking cortical reorganisation in neuroscience
Born into silence due to genetic quirks affecting inner and outer ear cells, deaf cats offer a window into the intriguing world of cross-modal plasticity – the brain’s ability to adapt and repurpose sensory areas in response to deprivation.
About the road not taken
Robert Frost beautifully sets the context through his poem for this article, “Two roads diverged
Marriage mishaps: the shaky science of married at first sight
Singles who don’t know each other are matched based on scientific research. Let’s take a closer look at this hobby horse of Married at First Sight.
Burnout: Does it even exist?
Despite the frequent use of the term, there is much uncertainty about what a burnout is, where it comes from, and what we can do about it. Researchers wonder if we should banish this term altogether.
On the mental load of doing animal research
The debate on animal research typically centers on its necessity, often overlooking the psychological challenges faced by the researchers and technicians involved
A push in the right direction
Sometimes we need a little help to keep our good intentions. Fortunately, some tricks can help you make healthy choices more easily.
A gate into your working memory
In our complex world, we are constantly bombarded with information from our environment. How do
The brain’s illusion of what belongs to you
Feeling safe: the basis for healthy brain development
When the mind’s eye is blind