A little bit of stress is good
Although stress has a bit of a bad name, the best way to develop a
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Why do we forget our dreams?
You probably know the feeling: you wake from a deep sleep and vaguely remember something
Bothered by intrusive thoughts? Here’s something to try
If you’ve ever waited for a train and suddenly thought about jumping—or pushing someone—in front of it, or had a sexually perverted thought that had little to do with your actual desires, you’re not the only one. Unwanted intrusive thoughts are common yet differ greatly from one person to the next. Keep reading if you want to find out how you might deal with such thoughts.
A look into your brain while you are on the phone
Calling someone on the phone is simple and fast, but at the same time many different complex communication processes are quickly going on in your brain.
How changes in our prehistoric ancestors’ diet may have determined how our languages sound today
Scientists have long assumed that the sounds humans can make are limited by our biology. New evidence shows, however, that it may be thanks to a change in our prehistoric ancestors’ diet that most languages today have ‘f’ and ‘v’ sounds.
Beauty is in the brain of the beholder
Some say that taste is not to be discussed. Is that truly the case? Neuroscience
Conscious choice or automatic response: How do we respond in threatening situations?
Monday morning, 10:45, you are on a tram in Utrecht on your way to work when a man suddenly pulls out a gun. What do you do: Run towards it or run away? Or are you not making this choice so consciously at all?
Do you practice mindfulness? This is why you should?
In recent years, practitioners and scientists alike have made grandiose claims about the benefits of mindfulness meditation. Countless case studies support the idea that mindfulness meditation can improve virtually every domain of life. Unfortunately, few of these benefits meet scientific consensus. So which ones hold up? Find out here.
We need creativity for good science
Science doesn’t appear to be a very creative enterprise. After all, scientists appear to be
Learning new words in your sleep
It sounds just like a dream: the ability to learn new things such as words while asleep. New research suggests that it might be more than just a dream.