Boosting performance with motivation
Being motivated can boost your performance to great extent. We will explain why this works so well and give some tips to use this to your advantage.
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In the blink of an eye: Five fun facts about eye blinks
Blinking is like breathing: it’s something we are always doing. In fact, we blink approximately 13,500 times every single day. Whereas we all know about the benefits of breathing, the same cannot be said about blinking. So, here are some fun facts about eye blinks.
Why you might want to hide your phone from yourself
Many people try to reduce their smartphone screen time in order to better focus on
Being discouraged by a robot hurts
Machines are becoming smarter day by day, to the point that one day you may
‘For science!’ – How far should we go?
In neuroscience, we not only try to find out how the brain works, but also what can go wrong in the brain and how we can solve such problems. But how far should we go with this?
Seeing the mind through the eyes: What can we learn from the pupil?
Measuring pupil size has become an increasingly popular method in psychology and neuroscience research. Read
What does the Moon say about us?
Some believe that the lunar cycle can influence our health and behavior. And some research
How the brain deals with a breakup
Most of us have probably experienced it at least once: the excruciating pain of suffering from a breakup. But what is actually going on in our brains when we lose our significant other, and how do we manage to get over it?
Can we resurrect extinct animals?
Mass extinction is at Earth’s doorstep. Can we somehow turn back time? What if extinction
Can an app help treat depression?
With ever-increasing waiting lists in psychiatry, alternative treatments for depression are in need. Since most people carry a smartphone nowadays, app-based therapy could be an accessible alternative. But do they actually work?