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Is there really an off switch for fear? 

By Lucas Geelen / 14 September 2026
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How Estrogen Shapes the Female Brain

By Eirini Papazoglou / 31 August 2026
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What goes wrong in the brain when I lose focus?

By Guest Blogger / 17 August 2026
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More than sensitive: the brain of highly sensitive people is tuned differently

By Guest Blogger / 13 April 2026
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Collective and diverse intelligence: something beyond cognitive science

By Siddharth Chaturvedi / 6 April 2026
Rethinking cortical reorganisation in neuroscience
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Rethinking cortical reorganisation in neuroscience

By Vivek Sharma / 6 March 2024

Born into silence due to genetic quirks affecting inner and outer ear cells, deaf cats offer a window into the intriguing world of cross-modal plasticity – the brain’s ability to adapt and repurpose sensory areas in response to deprivation.

About the road not taken
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About the road not taken

By Siddharth Chaturvedi / 26 February 2024

Robert Frost beautifully sets the context through his poem for this article, “Two roads diverged

Marriage mishaps: the shaky science of married at first sight
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Marriage mishaps: the shaky science of married at first sight

By Maartje Koot / 12 February 2024

Singles who don’t know each other are matched based on scientific research. Let’s take a closer look at this hobby horse of Married at First Sight.

Burnout: Does it even exist?
Opinion/Research

Burnout: Does it even exist?

By Lucas Geelen / 5 February 2024

Despite the frequent use of the term, there is much uncertainty about what a burnout is, where it comes from, and what we can do about it. Researchers wonder if we should banish this term altogether.

On the mental load of doing animal research
Opinion/Research

On the mental load of doing animal research

By Francesca Abela / 29 January 2024

The debate on animal research typically centers on its necessity, often overlooking the psychological challenges faced by the researchers and technicians involved

A push in the right direction
Research

A push in the right direction

By Judith Scholing / 23 January 2024

Sometimes we need a little help to keep our good intentions. Fortunately, some tricks can help you make healthy choices more easily.

A gate into your working memory
Research

A gate into your working memory

By Helena Olraun / 15 January 2024

In our complex world, we are constantly bombarded with information from our environment. How do

Lost in translation: the foreign language effect
Research

Lost in translation: the foreign language effect

By Elena Markantonakis / 9 January 2024

In the realm of decision-making science, researchers have examined how approaching problems in a foreign language can help us be more rational. But should we always approach dilemmas in our second language? Research suggests it depends on the situation.

Mysteries of yuletide cortex: the neural charms of Christmas cheer
Research

Mysteries of yuletide cortex: the neural charms of Christmas cheer

By Vivek Sharma / 27 December 2023

Ah, the winter holiday season – a time filled with joy, nostalgia, and the unmistakable

Donating makes you happier, but it also really makes a difference
Events/Fact Check/Opinion

Donating makes you happier, but it also really makes a difference

By Viola Hollestein / 18 December 2023

Donating is not only a great thing to do for others, it can also increase your own happiness. This is not always the case though, here are the factors that make you more likely to feel happy from donating, and why this is actually a good thing.

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