Beetles that find their way by the stars, mice that live longer after heart surgery when they listen to opera, and walking on water on other planets are among the funniest and the most absurd scientific discoveries that were awarded Ig Nobel Prizes this year, which are a kind of Nobel…
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is a psychology professor whose book Creativity: Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and Invention, written after many years of research on the subject, describes the creative process from a psychological standpoint. The author emphasizes the contradiction between the traits of creative people. 10 Contradictory Traits of Creative…
We all know that things like solving puzzles, healthy nutrition, and exercise enhance our brain function. But what about some less obvious ones? 9 Things That Enhance Your Brain Function 1. Specific goals Once you articulate a specific goal or a task for yourself, wonderful things will start happening. You…
Let's take a look at the most fascinating meteor showers 2013 that are going to take place this fall: October 7, 2013, Draconid meteor shower Fall is a time of the year that is often very rich with astronomical phenomena: on October 7, the Draconid meteor show will take place,…
It turns out that the collision with heavenly bodies such as an asteroid impact does not always lead only to the destruction of life but might also have positive consequences. Scientists believe that the defining moment in human evolution could be an asteroid that crashed into North America, in a…
Did you know that certain things you come in contact with in your everyday life are slowly killing your intelligence by deteriorating your cognitive performance? Sometimes, we don't realize how harmful our habits may be. You have already worked a lot to increase your intelligence and this is something you…
With more and more people showing interest in spiritual experiences, many want to know how to have a lucid dream. This is an extremely intriguing experience that involves being aware that you are dreaming. Moreover, those who practice it claim that some pretty incredible things are possible in lucid dreams.…
If we note the behavior of many successful people in business, economics, politics, or personal development, you will find out that there are at least 10 key skills possessed by all these individuals. 10 Key Skills of Successful People 1. Critical thinking All successful people have a powerful skill of…
