The false promises of brain training apps
“The brain is like a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it becomes.” While not false in other contexts, those words aren’t referring to using brain training apps.
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Instagram: The Good, the Bad, and the Selfie
Various forms of social media have long been suspected as potential dangers to the mental health of users. Is Instagram an exception or a notable culprit?
Should the use of brain stimulation be better controlled?
The past 30 years has seen an explosion in brain stimulation used in research. Now
Swiping for a soulmate? Why we use Tinder
Limitless dates within thumb’s reach: Mobile apps are the new place to meet potential partners. Recent psychological research offers us a glimpse into the minds of Tinder users.
Scientists read Wikipedia, too
Teachers often warn students to be wary of what they read on Wikipedia, but recent
Your Eyes Can Say More Than Words
With eye-tracking technology the eye is thought to give researchers a window into the mind. Curious? Then read, learn, and be surprised.
With a tail between your legs
Does your brain know where your body ends and where the world begins? Research shows
How ‘nudges’ control your behavior
The Netherlands is a free country: We do exactly what we want, or do we? If
Lasers that control your brain
You see it often in science-fiction films: brains controlled by a microchip for instance. But
The “Deep dream” of artificial intelligence: can machines be creative?
Over the years, the level of progress in machine technology has reached a point where