Why do we get distracted? Sometimes it’s good to be flexible
Getting distracted can interfere with our ability to get things done, but being open to outside thoughts isn’t always a bad thing and can actually help us with some tasks.
Cognition
What do depression and the immune system have in common?
The emerging field of neuroimmunology offers a new approach to treating depression. How exactly do
What the shape of your brain tells us about who you are
New methods of combining different types of brain structure can now tell us how individual differences relate to human characteristics and behavior.
Is “pregnancy brain” a thing?
Some women are more forgetful during pregnancy, while others feel the same as before. Scientific evidence shows that some forms of memory function can be impaired during pregnancy, but this is not the case for all cognitive processes. If pregnancy forgetfulness is in fact a thing, we should be careful with how we, as a society, interpret this.
The greatest superpower of all?
Have you ever wished for superpowers like flying, supernatural strength or senses? Some people actually
Do you care enough?
Characterized as the feeling of not feeling, apathy is more than just boredom and laziness. What does it look like?
Intelligence: How much do we know?
Gone are the days when the term “intelligence” was applied solely to humans. We now
Getting to know Roshan Cools
Roshan Cools is a Professor of Cognitive Neuropsychiatry and PI at the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour.
Does one need a brain to feel and think?
Can animals think, remember, and experience emotions? What about plants? Can plants feel anything even if they don’t have a brain??
‘Plants are good for you’: Fact or fiction?
Houseplants are more popular than ever and the media are eagerly responding to this. Experts and random websites alike claim that houseplants can cause all kinds of cognitive and psychological benefits. But is this true?