‘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?
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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.
Kissing is weird but this is why we do it anyway
What’s in a kiss? We’re talking about an intimate, romantic kiss. It’s neither as simple nor as common as you might think.
The deceptive allure of neuroscience
An explanation of human behaviour appears to be more attractive when it’s backed by neuroscientific
This is how focused ultrasound can reduce tremor
Creating a small hole in the brain without open surgery as part of a common treatment for tremor: focused ultrasound therapy.
Travel beyond the Moon
A manned mission to Mars is being planned for 2030. Going to Mars presents enormous