There is a branch of science called oneirology which studies dreams. This discipline combines features of neuroscience, psychology, and even literature but does not provide the answer to the important question of why people dream. There is no clear answer to this puzzle yet, but there are some interesting hypotheses,…
Nature in general, and when it comes to our own psyche in particular, is very crafty in creating states we know little about. Mental disorders are one such example. A lot of psychiatric syndromes have been studied and named in honor of famous writers, artists, book characters, psychiatrists, and other…
How to make your wishes come true? And first of all, what is a wish? According to a spiritual worldview, it is your thoughts that arise in your mind and that have the potential to become a reality, thanks to the inner power that you possess. The idea that any…
Human behavior is not always reasonable. Sometimes, human beings behave in a really odd manner, but the growing body of research is revealing more and more hidden causes behind people's behaviors. Here are 20 interesting facts about human behavior, based on studies: 1. People with high levels of testosterone gain…
Back in the 20th century, the researchers noticed a strange pattern: the most frequently occurring disasters and accidents that involved planes and trains took place when they were filled with passengers half of their capacity, while the safe trips had at least 76% of the passengers present. This pattern could…
Do you want to live a long, happy life? Not a problem! Scientists have found that longevity depends on the personality and mindset. You can now safely say that happiness is not a result of living longer, but living longer is a direct result of a joyful existence. So a…
Last year's most popular Google search was the question: “What is Love?” And the Guardian newspaper asked five "experts" to answer it. A physicist, a psychotherapist, a philosopher, an author of romantic novels, and a nun gave their answer to the question, What is love? from their personal perspective of the…
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…