We usually think of memory as something that happens only in the brain. But what if it’s not just neurons that can learn? Research by Nikolay Kukushkin suggests that other cells in the body can also adapt and “remember,” using methods like spaced repetition.
In our complex world, we are constantly bombarded with information from our environment. How do
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.
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.
Does liking true crime make us all potential serial killers?
We don’t have to do everything ourselves. Although true as a broad comment on life, this is particularly true about what parts of our body and mind we consciously control. Here is how it works!
Have you ever noticed your foot moving on its own to stop you from falling? Or perhaps you’ve felt a sense of dizziness after stepping off a merry-go-round? This article talks about how this happens in the brain and unravels a way to avoid dizziness after coming out of the merry-go-round.
We perceive the world with our senses. Read here how our basic senses work.
Decision-making is a broad discipline studied by economists, philosophers, and historians. Neuroscientists more recently started studying it.