Speaking of the nose: the unexpected role of sniffing during conversations
Imagine having a casual conversation and your conversation partner suddenly sniffs… No need to run
Research
I spy with my little eye something (dis)similar to what just passed by
You see what you see, right? Well, it’s not that simple. It turns out that
Can a diet cure autism?
In the last decade, autism has changed from a rare phenomenon into a common disorder. However, a lot of dubious information is still going around about autism. It is sometimes thought that autism can be caused by wrong eating patterns, and that a change in diet can undo the symptoms of autism. What does science have to say about it?
A pill to help you study?
Ritalin is prescribed to people diagnosed with ADHD so that they can study better. For this reason, students without ADHD have also begun to use Ritalin. But does such a pill work as well for them as it does for students with ADHD?
Work & Holidays – the two don’t mix
Who’s never felt the urge to work during holidays? Setting boundaries between work and time off can be challenging. But maybe we should consider taking a break as also part of the job. An opportunity to step back, think differently, and take time for yourself and others.
Staycation: is virtual reality worth a try?
Long, bright days ahead, heat waves coming and going: summer is here. Yet, Covid-19 restrictions have compromised many plans to travel to exotic destinations. Is there still a way to make our ‘staycation’ remarkable?
Am I racist?
Since May, the protests centered around the Black Lives Matter movement have forced us to gaze into a mirror and ask ourselves this very question. Resultant discussions among friends, in the news, and on social media have shown us that we must no longer ignore racism or remain silently complicit in its propagation. This uncomfortably challenging examination of ourselves and society requires an open mind and honest self-reflection.
The Mediterranean diet: setting things straight
People are excited about the many benefits of the so-called “Mediterranean diet”. But what is
How to push your IQ
The level of your intelligence is fixed. You can’t train it as if it’s a muscle—at least that’s what I was taught during my bachelor’s in Psychology. A new meta-analysis is not so sure about this ancient mantra. It shows that even adults can raise their IQ scores…by performing boring tasks endlessly.
Does being a vegetarian have consequences for your brain?
More and more people choose to not eat meat or animal products, that is, to become vegetarian. One of the most often heard counterarguments for being vegetarian is that you would miss out on several nutrients. But is this true?