Mysteries of yuletide cortex: the neural charms of Christmas cheer
Ah, the winter holiday season – a time filled with joy, nostalgia, and the unmistakable
Ah, the winter holiday season – a time filled with joy, nostalgia, and the unmistakable
Donating is not only a great thing to do for others, it can also increase your own happiness. This is not always the case though, here are the factors that make you more likely to feel happy from donating, and why this is actually a good thing.
Foraging unveils the primal essence of decision-making in natural brains. How can we leverage it to understand brains and design predictable AI?
People differ in how sensitive they are to environmental stimuli. Scientific research shows that there are advantages for learning, such as attention to detail, for those individuals who are highly sensitive.
We tend to underestimate to what extend luck plays a role in our successes. Consequently, we are more motivated and tend to perform better in our endeavors. But might this common bias have a downside?
Is there a lunar clock in the female brain to influence menstrual cycles? Many research studies show that it is just a dusty old myth. How about in ancient times, when most of our biological rhythms were still governed by natural light?
Your intestines and your brain are linked. Because of that, the composition of your gut bacteria can influence the aging of your brain.
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.
Sending a message, scrolling through your social media, or checking your e-mail in front of your child. Research shows that this affects the bond with your child.
Does liking true crime make us all potential serial killers?