How far does our obedience go?
In many roles, as a student, citizen, or participant in an experiment, a certain obedience is expected of us. But how obedient are we actually, and is it always desirable?
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Do our brains work just like a computer?
There are many analogies between brains and computers. The artificial neural networks that underlie face or voice recognition are even inspired by our brains. But do the analogies also go the other way round? How do computers work and how do brains compare?
The lonely brain
Staying in touch with family and friends is not only a pleasant way of spending time, but is also good for your health and probably your brain.
Can Deep Learning help us understand the human brain?
Have you heard about Deep Learning? It is a hot topic in both industry and science.
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.
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.
‘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?
Can you forget your mother tongue?
A lot of people assume that you can’t forget your mother tongue. However, although traces of it may persist forever, it is entirely possible to lose the ability to communicate in your native language. Here, we explore why and how this happens.
What does the Moon say about us?
Some believe that the lunar cycle can influence our health and behavior. And some research
Can we resurrect extinct animals?
Mass extinction is at Earth’s doorstep. Can we somehow turn back time? What if extinction