The image of the suffering artist has existed for as long as art itself. But is the link between creativity and pain ju…
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A new study by Australian researchers shows that in moments of collaboration, people literally synchronize with each other at a neurological level. Humans are incredibly social beings. We rely on…
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Neuroscientists are raising the alarm. Beauty standards have always evolved, but in the age of social media they are changing at an astonishing pace. Each new standard pushes an unattainable…
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For decades, scientists believed that consciousness arises in the newest areas of the brain. However, neuroscientist Peter Coppola now claims that it is primarily governed by the oldest, most primitive…
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A team of researchers led by neurobiologist Iluna Li from Henan University of Science and Technology in China has discovered that music can be surprisingly effective in reducing nausea and…
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The speed at which our bodies age and wear down doesn’t always match our chronological age. That gap helps researchers predict life expectancy and disease risk. An international team has…
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A team of neurobiologists at the University of Pennsylvania has uncovered tiny brain features that set cold-blooded psychopaths apart from other people. The differences appear deep inside the brain. In…
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We learned in school that humans have five basic senses. However, modern philosophers and neurobiologists argue that we possess a whole spectrum of senses that help us understand the world…
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Health & Beauty
How caffeine keeps your brain active during sleep — and why it hits people in their 20s hardest
The stimulating properties of caffeine make it an unwise choice for nighttime consumption—unless you’re cramming for an exam or writing an annual report and need to stay awake. A new…
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Researchers at Stony Brook University have pinpointed the age when human cognitive function starts to slip. Analyzing brain scans and tests from 19,300 volunteers, they found cognitive decline begins around…
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Research into curiosity is incredibly important. This trait is an inseparable part of human existence, driving us to learn and adapt to new conditions. But where does it originate? How…
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To study the neurobiology of blushing, researchers at the University of Amsterdam recruited 40 girls. The team invited boys to take part as well, but none agreed to participate in…
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An international team of researchers has found that drinking coffee is linked to a lower chance of developing Parkinson’s disease. The authors of this extensive study analyzed data from 184,024…
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To reach that conclusion, a team from the University of Michigan and Rice University analyzed rats’ brain-wave patterns during wakefulness and sleep. Neurons in the brain’s memory center during sleep…
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A new study by neurobiologists at the University of Southern California (USC) found that a diet high in fats and sugars can lead to irreversible memory impairments. The USC team…
