In the science fiction movie Men in Black, agents K and J were able to “clear” the memory of the unfortunate witnesses, thanks to a flash produced by a small portable gadget, to protect the secrecy of alien activity on Earth. Now, in a paper published in the journal Science,…
The essence of the Cicero method, which is also known as the method of loci, is that the information should be memorized by units, mentally set in a familiar room in a particular order. If you do it, all it takes to recall the necessary information is to remember this…
Sometimes we see some really weird things in our dreams that do not make any sense. What may these bizarre dreams mean and where do they come from? Here are the results of several studies that tried to answer this question. People suffering from amnesia have the most bizarre dreams…
Do you know why children easily learn new things? Because they are constantly training their brains. Memory is a very powerful tool, but it becomes weak if it is not used for a long time. What can you do to enhance your memory and make your brain stay active and…
Besides the traditional economic issues, such topics as the application of genetic engineering technology, artificial prolongation of human life, and the existence of extraterrestrial intelligent life were discussed this year at the World Economic Forum in Davos. In the opinion of scientists, in the near future, medical science will possibly…
We all have heard that some people claim to be telepathic or clairvoyant, but it is really difficult to prove that the abilities of these people are real. At the same time, people can really have "superpowers" that are caused by some unusual features of their brain structure or physiology.…
Here are 3 simple but effective tips to stimulate your brain activity and increase your brain power every day. 1. Put your mouse pad on the other side By putting your computer mouse on the other side, you force yourself to use your other hand. This, in turn, stimulates the…
When a boss catches an employee napping at work, are they likely to be fired or will the employer realize that getting some rest doesn't always need to be seen negatively; the employee may simply have been recharging their batteries? No prizes for choosing the right answer there. Unfortunately, taking…
