FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 13, 2020·6 min readLove: is it just a fleeting high fueled by brain chemicals?Study looks at the psychology and neurobiology of attraction and love.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·February 7, 2020·6 min readDeath: can our final moment be euphoric?Study sheds light on the process of death and questions if people experience a state of euphoria during their final moments.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 7, 2020·3 min readBrain cells long thought of as passive play key role in memoryMicroglia, key immune cells in the brain, may play a significant role in memory retention.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 28, 2020·5 min readCould psychedelics help treat mental health and resolve the climate crisis?Numerous recent studies claim psychedelics, such as psilocybin, can help treat a range of mental health problems from depression to PTSD. Researchers investigate how psychedelics can help us become more "nature-connected" and increase a sense of environmental responsibility.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 25, 2020·3 min readSilicon Valley’s latest fad is dopamine fasting – and that may not be as crazy as it soundsAdvocates of dopamine fasting claim it can help curb addictive behaviors and make daily life more pleasurable. Researchers explore the potential benefits of this new Silicon Valley trend.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·January 20, 2020·4 min readHow coffee affects the brain, body, and healthFrom helping to protect against certain cancers and neurodegenerative diseases to causing anxiety and insomnia, researchers investigate how coffee affects the brain, body, and overall health.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychologyVisual Neuroscience·January 12, 2020·4 min readFacial recognition: research reveals new abilities of ‘super-recognizers’Are you the type of person who never forgets a face? Researchers explore the phenomena of super-recognizers.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 11, 2020·4 min readThe meaning of life – a psychologist’s viewStudy investigates suffering-induced transformational experiences to help reveal what the meaning of life could actually be.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 7, 2020·3 min readThe dark side of supportive relationshipsStudy explores the dynamics and repercussions of unconditional support in interpersonal relationships.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 5, 2020·4 min readCities increase your risk of depression, anxiety and psychosis – but bring mental health benefits tooWhile the risks of developing depression, anxiety disorders, and psychosis are significantly higher for urban dwellers, researchers report there are some positive impacts on mental health for those who live in big cities.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 4, 2020·3 min readThe best way to ditch bad habits: what science can teach usWas your New Year's resolution to ditch a bad habit? Researchers explore the best ways to curb your withdrawal and explain why relapse isn't always such a bad thing.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·January 4, 2020·4 min readWhy bipolar disorder is becoming more ‘desirable’ than other mental illnessesResearchers discuss why many feel a bipolar disorder diagnosis is "more desirable" compared to other mood disorders.Read More