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
Music preferences as reflections of moral values
A study links musical preferences to moral values using machine learning to analyze participants’ favorite songs. Acoustic elements like pitch…
The cognitive benefits of team sports and reading for children
An academic study identifies team sports and reading as activities that significantly enhance children’s intelligence. Team sports promote cognitive development…
Enhancing critical thinking through writing and mindful technology use
Writing helps develop critical thinking by requiring clarity, logical organization, and evaluation of information. Technology can either hinder or enhance…
Dreams as a key to brain function and health
The significance of dreams in brain activity and health Rahul Jandial’s insights reveal that dreams serve as a cognitive tool,…
Being open to new things helps creativity and learning, and may keep the brain healthier with age
Openness is a personality trait that means seeking and enjoying new and unfamiliar things. Research in psychology and neuroscience links…
Ultra-processed foods trigger addiction-like behavior in one in seven adults
A broad review of 281 studies from 36 countries concludes that some ultra-processed foods (UPFs), such as soft drinks, ice-cream…
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…