A book called ‘The Secret’ caused a real buzz when it was released in 2006. It claimed that you could use the power of your mind to attract and ‘manifest’ all the awesome things you wanted in life. Suddenly, everyone was all about “manifesting their dreams,” as if it were a magical spell. Although most […]
June
29
Headbang It Out
posted by Donovan Cronkhite
Learn how your favorite rock and roll music could help you process emotions by understanding your brain’s basic responses
June
22
Sounds Familiar: How music can evoke memories in healthy brains and in cases of neurodegeneration
posted by Jacqueline Mosko
This article discusses how sensory cues such as music can evoke autobiographical memories, and examines how music evokes memories differently in people with neurodegenerative diseases.
June
08
4 Wild Cases of Scientific Misconduct: When Scientists Go Rogue
posted by Kween Agba
In order to do good science, scientists must follow the principles of scientific ethics in every aspect of their work, from data collection to publications. Scientific misconduct is a very serious issue that affects not just academia, but also the public at large. New medical treatments and cutting-edge technology are built off of basic research […]
June
01
Science meets Serenity: Benefits of Sauna Use on the Brain
posted by Dalia Saklaway
The reason that saunas have been used for thousands of years and across the world, is because of their profound and proven health benefits. Heat exposure has been proven to have phenomenal effects on our bodies, and some of the most fascinating of those effects are the health benefits that heat exposure has on the human brain.
May
04
Shape of you – neuroscience of body image perception
posted by sheetalpotdar
The rise of Ozempic “Everybody looks so great. When I look around this room, I can’t help but wonder: Is Ozempic right for me?” Jimmy Kimmel joked during his Oscars monologue earlier this year. Ozempic, or Wegovy, or Mounjaro, has become quite popular in the last year. A drug primarily used for treating type 2 […]
April
27
Screaming into the void: What plants are trying to tell us
posted by Haylie Romero
Imagine walking through a field on a hot, dry summer day. There is nobody around and the world is blissfully quiet – at least, you think it is. If only you could hear sounds at ultrasonic frequency, you would in fact hear loud “screaming” coming from all around you. You would hear the surrounding plants […]
April
20
This is your brain on drugs: how cannabis products affect the brain and body
posted by Jacqueline Mosko
How do Cannabis products affect the brain and body?
April
13
Your Brain on Stories
posted by Donovan Cronkhite
The brain is wired for stories, but what exactly happens to it when we hear and tell stories?
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