The brain crazy in love
Almost all of us have experienced love in all of its forms at least once in our lives, but what are its effects on our brains?
Research
Does Botox make you appear emotionless? It’s not that bad
Research shows that after subtle use of Botox others can still recognise the way you feel.
To the left – to the leee…right
In our day, we are constantly asked to tell left from right. Why it is so common for people to confuse the two?
Secrets that xenobots reveal
Have you already heard about xenobots? They are robots assembled from living tissue whose design has been informed by a computer algorithm. Researchers who created them are transforming our understanding of what a robot is.
Attention can be blinding
How is it possible that we sometimes overlook visible things? Paying attention to one thing makes you blind to (almost) everything else.
New Year’s Resolutions: Friend or Foe?
The new year’s resolution is a tradition that goes back way long to when people used to make promises to gods to pay off their debts. But how about today? Is it all good or can it bring forward some challenges along with it?
Reading emotions from faces can reveal your own feelings
Recognising emotions is an important skill that helps us in social encounters. But how you feel yourself affects how well you can do this
How your brain makes sure you always have room for dessert
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.
Error is the key to success
What to do when facing a situation we’re not familiar with? Too many unknown elements to react intuitively. That’s when we need to pause and think about a new plan. And then, just try and see?
When it comes to brains, the bigger, the better?
Are small-brained animals capable of elaborate learning?