The brain’s playlist: how rhythmic cycles keep your thoughts in sync
Ever wondered how your brain juggles so many tasks? One moment you’re solving a maths
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Why are we afraid of clowns?
The psychology behind the horror-clown: Clowns are there to make us laugh but lend themselves well to a terrifying Halloween. Where does this contradiction come from?
Cracking the Pronunciation Code: Could You Be a Super-pronouncer?
Are you someone who is often complimented for their perfect accent in a foreign language like English? Does learning accents come easily to you? You could be a “Super-pronouncer”!
Listen to your body: How interoception can shape emotions
Have you ever felt your heart racing before getting on stage, only to feel your
The brain’s secret to communication: Learning to adapt
Have you ever wondered how children become great communicators? Research shows that early social experiences, like those shared at daycare, could shape how well children are able to adjust their communication to others.
Why connection with nature is important for high sensitivity people
Some people are more sensitive to the environment than others. Recent research shows that individuals
Between Yin and Yang: how the balance between molecules supports brain functioning
The concentrations of the brain’s key signal molecules can be measured with magnetic resonance spectroscopy, a relatively unknown imaging technique. What can we learn about how our brains work with this technique?
The Future of Brain Science: Non-invasive brain stimulation
Noninvasive brain stimulation techniques can be broadly classified as electrical, magnetic, or sonographic. Let’s take a glimpse at the most common ones and their promising future.
The Future of Brain Science: Computers reading your mind
Imagine controlling a computer or prosthetic limb with just your thoughts. Brain-computer interfaces are making this a reality, offering hope for medical breakthroughs and everyday conveniences. However, with these advancements come privacy, and ethical concerns. Explore the fascinating world of BCIs and what they mean for our future.
Future of Brain Science: Studying the brain in the wild
Imagine wearing devices that monitor and analyse your brain activity as you go about your daily life. It sounds scary and a potential privacy nightmare. Yet, this very technology, if used ethically, could unlock the mysteries of the brain, offering answers to questions we’ve long sought.