Science

How is it possible that we sometimes overlook visible things? Paying attention to one thing makes you blind to (almost) everything else.

Recognising emotions is an important skill that helps us in social encounters. But how you feel yourself affects how well you can do this

No matter how sated you may feel, there’s always room for dessert. Sensory specific satiety and relaxing your stomach can give you just enough room for a slice of cake.

PKU can be difficult, but it has also given me a lot of appreciation. I now realise that I owe my brain – and the rest of my life – to science.

Are small-brained animals capable of elaborate learning?

Even though preparing words and sentences takes a long time, people usually respond very quickly in conversation. How is that possible?

Many people get short-tempered when they have not eaten for a while; they become ‘hangry’. This is not merely posturing but a survival mechanism that motivates you to start looking for food.

Odds are that after having a meal you get tired: that’s the after-dinner dip. This is because your body and brain enter a resting state, but fortunately you can turn it off yourself!

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you wanted to say something, but simply could not find the words you were looking for? That’s what people with aphasia experience all the time.

If someone else tickles you, it feels much more intense than when you try to tickle yourself. This is because your brain is already predicting what your own tickles will feel like.