Neuroscience
Insights into the biological foundations of consciousness and the human experience.
Level 1
Virtual avatars rewire body perception and ease trauma through brain plasticity
When people use virtual reality (VR) to embody avatars, such as taller, younger, or more muscular versions of themselves, their…
We create a false self in early life to meet external expectations and cope with childhood experiences – James Hollis
James Hollis explores the psychological and spiritual upheaval of midlife as a necessary and meaningful rite of passage. Drawing from…
Learning a second language early strengthens brain connections and efficiency
Learning a second language is linked to a more efficient brain network. A research team reports that people who speak…
Learning multiple new skills can produce test scores comparable to adults 30 years younger
Older adults who learn multiple new skills simultaneously can achieve cognitive performance similar to adults 30 years younger. A UC Riverside study found that 3 months of intensive learning improved memory, attention, and cognitive control, with gains maintained up to one year later.
Level 2
The five-second pause: A simple strategy to prevent relationship conflicts
Recent psychological research demonstrates that taking just a five-second pause during tense moments in a relationship can significantly reduce aggression…
Our sense of now is a best guess the brain builds from the recent past
Our experience of the present is not a direct readout of the world. Signals from the eyes and other senses…
Bilingual brains show structural changes, and multilingual teams may innovate more
Research in brain imaging links bilingual experience to changes in brain structure. Studies using MRI report denser grey matter in…
AI unveils how the brain predicts thoughts and processes information
Researchers at FAU have used AI to analyze brain activity, uncovering that spontaneous brain signals (local field potentials) help predict…
Sleeping before a decision helps people avoid first impression bias
A series of Duke University experiments shows that quick choices lean heavily on first impressions, while choices made after a…
videoEnhance brain health: strategies to slow brain aging and boost cognitive health
the molecular and lifestyle interventions to slow cognitive decline and diseases like Alzheimer’s. Key points include the importance of longevity…
Level 3
Early speech pattern changes linked to cognitive decline
Aging affects word retrieval due to processing speed decline Research suggests that word-finding difficulties in aging are mainly due to…
The brain’s remarkable ability to rewire after 40
Age-related changes in brain network connectivity and cognitive decline A systematic review of resting-state functional brain networks across the adult…
Genetic variations and the link between cognitive ability and political liberalism
Genetic predictors of intelligence linked to liberal political beliefs A study investigated the relationship between intelligence and political beliefs using…
The neuroscience of creative flow and its connection to brain activity
Creative flow, a state where individuals become fully immersed and lose track of time during creative tasks, is linked to…
Structural brain changes observed during menstruation for the first time
Scientists have, for the first time, observed structural changes across the entire brain during menstruation, with fluctuations linked to hormone…
Benefits of light and sound stimulation for enhancing brain function
Systematic review suggests that brain stimulation through light and sound can enhance cognitive and motor functions, potentially aiding in the…