We need creativity for good science
Science doesn’t appear to be a very creative enterprise. After all, scientists appear to be
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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.
This is why more and more people need glasses
While scientists are currently trying to develop treatments that prevent severe near-sightedness in humans, there might be a much simpler solution to the problem: just spend more time outside.
How online dating influences our choice of partner
Dating apps provide you with an overload of potential dates. You can hook up with someone with a single swipe. How does this influence your choices for a partner?
Trust me, I’m a professional
For some people, trust is easily given, while for others, it’s locked in a box and hidden away. What parts of our brains are important for trust?
That word on the tip of your tongue
Don’t you hate it when you can’t remember a word you know you know? What causes this and why do we seemingly remember the words out of nowhere?
Make me moral, now
Scientific breakthroughs have allowed us to enhance our living conditions. The emerging science of morality would soon permit upgrading ourselves. Do we want this?
Is taking antidepressants during pregnancy safe for the baby?
The risk of depression is increased during pregnancy. Prescribed antidepressants are transferred to the fetus and, as recent research indicates, affect the development of the baby’s brain.
How to increase your chances of having a nice Christmas
It’s Christmas time. We meet families and friends, which can be experienced as wonderful but
Blind for faces
Some people are very bad at recognizing faces. How is this possible and what can