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?
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.
Dear reader, this blog is written in the style of Shakespeare, not just to explain
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.
It is a familiar scenario for many people: you take a bit of chips and
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.
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?
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
Whether it’s checking your daily horoscope for love advice or sharing zodiac memes with friends, astrology is everywhere. Many of us find comfort in the idea that the stars might hold clues about our lives—but can they really?
Why we dream has been a mystery for centuries. Neuroscientists in California have come up with a possible answer: Dreams might be a way for the brain to protect itself.
Did I really see that? 
More than sensitive: the brain of highly sensitive people is tuned differently 
Collective and diverse intelligence: something beyond cognitive science 
