4 scientific myths busted
A few scientific urban legends are so widespread that they are considered common knowledge. Let’s debunk some of the most famous!
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Love at first sight? The science behind speed dating
What information do we use to quickly decide whether we find someone attractive? And what happens in the body when two people find each other attractive during a speed date?
Hypno..what??
I bet you have heard of hypnosis. Do you really know though how it affects our brain and our behavior?
Making brains work with the 3 T’s of brain stimulation: TMS, TES, and TUS
At the Donders Institute, we use several methods to induce or disturb brain activity and investigate its consequences.
Using MRI to study brain anatomy, communication and chemistry
MRI can give us a detailed picture of brain anatomy, a map of communication pathways, and even a measure of different chemicals in the brain. Read on to find out how.
How do we measure brain activity with an MRI scanner?
At the Donders Institute, we use functional MRI to map brain activity. We do this by measuring the increase in oxygenated blood that accompanies neuronal activity.
Summertime headache: The brain freeze explained
To prevent the brain from getting too cold, extra blood is drawn to your head, which can hurt.
Coffee naps are more effective than regular naps
A ‘coffee nap’, which is just drinking a cup of coffee and then taking a nap, supposedly makes you feel a lot more energized than a coffee or a nap alone. I have tried and absolutely love it. But how does it actually work?
A glimpse into the making of digital humans
The term ‘digital human’ has been on the rise, especially in entertainment industry. But what is it exactly and how do you make one?
This article will blue your mind!
Blue is a prominent color on our planet, but this is not the case when it comes to animals and plants. Let’s learn the reasons behind this phenomenon!