The perks of doing things on autopilot
The perks of doing things on autopilot We do most of our routine on autopilot,
Research
Probabilities and odds in medical science
Probabilities and odds are often confused. The Dutch language doesn’t even have a word for “odds” and instead simply uses the English term. The difference between the two is relevant though. When gambling, for example, and also when trying to understand your risk of getting a disease.
Goodbye night owl
Have you always thought you are not a morning person? Good news: your sleep-wake cycle is not set in stone.
What is a scientist?
Gender-science stereotypes have started to change as more women enter scientific and technical careers, but
Why do we get distracted? Sometimes it’s good to be flexible
Getting distracted can interfere with our ability to get things done, but being open to outside thoughts isn’t always a bad thing and can actually help us with some tasks.
How does your brain know when to talk?
Talking to a friend? Easy enough, you might think. But while you’re listening to your friend, your brain is predicting when you can talk and what you’re going to say.
Why am I a scientist?
If you ask scientists why they conduct research, they often give the grandest of reasons: curing diseases, ending world hunger, or ending our dependence on fossil fuels. I found out you can be in science with a relatively smaller goal, and that that’s okay.
Mathematical beauty
While we use the word “beautiful” in many different situations, you probably have not yet used this word to describe mathematical formulas. That is about to change.
What do depression and the immune system have in common?
The emerging field of neuroimmunology offers a new approach to treating depression. How exactly do
Away with jetlag!
A holiday in a foreign country is lovely. Unfortunately, travelling to another time zone is