What secrets does the human brain hide? Latest discoveries in neuroscience & cognitive science and unbelievable facts about the human brain
Singapore scientists made a surprising discovery, observing Tibetan nuns who were practicing certain meditation techniques. According to the Science Daily, a conscious increase in body temperature as a result of meditation was first recorded. Researchers at Singapore University observed Tibetan nuns during meditation. Despite the fact that the temperature of the air…
Scientists sound the alarm: at the end of the 19th century, people were much smarter and more creative than they are now. The fault is on the natural selection, since the more intelligent the person is, the fewer children he or she has, and vice versa. Every new century humans…
Does free will exist? For centuries, thinkers have been trying to find the answer to this question. Now, experts from Harvard claim to have ‘captured’ the exact moment when the brain decides to perform an action or desire. This moment is not the same as the one when we think…
The impact of fear on the human brain is very powerful: it completely changes the way we process information. "When people are afraid, the parts of their brains that are responsible for rational thinking stop dominating”, Dr. Bruce Perry explains. When faced with a threat, the cortex, which is responsible…
An unwanted and unexpected break up may entail significant psychological stress. Often people parallel this feeling with a fist in the stomach or a stab in the heart. Despite the efforts, the help, and support of their friendly circle, this feeling proves to be very difficult to fade away, at…
Intelligence emerged as a result of a genetic accident - this is the most common conclusion among researchers who study human evolution. Their studies would also have to answer the question of why the brain remains a "sleeping giant" in spite of all the important tasks it performs. While the…
Have you ever felt that pleasant feeling in your chest when you smell the coffee boiling or the cake in the oven? If so, know that it is possible to recognize smells right with the heart! New research has concluded that some of the internal organs of humans, including the…
"Once you pop, you just can't stop" is the motto of a chips brand. And it is not just a slogan; according to scientists, it is exactly what happens in reality: you only want to eat one thing, but once you started you can’t stop until you finish the whole…
