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.
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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
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?
This is how you get rid of your fears
Everyone is afraid of something; for instance, I have an excessive aversion towards moths. Not a big deal as long as this fear does not debilitate your daily life. Do you want to free yourself of it anyway? Read here about how you can get rid of your fears.