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·July 8, 2024·6 min read

Handedness and Vision May Reveal Hidden Social Strengths

A new study shows that human biases in handedness and visual field processing have social and cognitive implications. Researchers found that people with a reversed bias (left hand, right visual) are more likely to have social difficulties and conditions like autism or ADHD. The study reveals that aligning biases may have social benefits, much like in animals. These findings could lead to early screening and interventions for neurodevelopmental disorders.

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·June 9, 2024·6 min read

Similarity Doesn’t Guarantee Empathy: Rethinking Double-Empathy Theory

Recent research challenges the double-empathy problem, suggesting that social interactions and empathy are more complex than this theory proposes. The study highlights the confusion surrounding the theory and its narrow focus on autism, overlooking other social identity factors.

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·June 3, 2024·4 min read

Could Your Brain Have Its Own Microbiome?

Recent research suggests the brain might host its own microbiome, challenging the long-held belief that it is a sterile organ. Studies have found bacterial and fungal genetic material in brain tissues, particularly in those with Alzheimer’s. The brain microbiome could be linked to diseases, offering potential new treatment avenues. However, much remains unknown about how microbes enter and affect the brain.

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·April 13, 2024·5 min read

Unlocking Flow: The Neuroscience of Creative Bliss

A new study involving Philadelphia-area jazz guitarists, has explored the brain processes that enable creative flow. The research reveals that achieving flow requires a solid foundation of expertise, after which one must learn to relax conscious control to allow creativity to flourish.

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·February 9, 2024·5 min read

The Neuroscience of Musical Tastes

Music preferences are a fascinating reflection of our personalities, emotions, and even our social identities, according to insights from music psychology. A recent exploration into why certain songs, like Cyndi Lauper's "True Colors," appeal across generations, reveals that our brains are wired to enjoy music with unexpected elements, leading to pleasurable reactions.

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·February 7, 2024·4 min read

AI: Unveiling Mysteries of Faith and Religion

AI is revolutionizing how we engage with ancient faith texts and spirituality, making previously inaccessible texts available through advanced technologies like 3D X-ray imaging and language models. Researchers demonstrated this by deciphering burnt papyrus from AD 79 using AI, while startups are creating AI-Gurus for guiding through Sanskrit texts. However, the technology also poses risks of misinformation, as seen in the creation of deepfake images.

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·February 4, 2024·5 min read

Neuralink’s Brain Chip Implant Marks New Era in Human-Computer Synergy

Elon Musk announces the first human has been successfully implanted with Neuralink's brain chip, named Telepathy, aiming to allow severe physically disabled individuals to control devices via thought. The FDA-approved trial focuses on the implant's potential for movement control, with the patient reportedly recovering well and showing promising initial results.

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·January 20, 2024·5 min read

Fair Share or Fair Play: Unraveling Our Brain’s Fairness Mechanisms

Researchers evaluate the neuroscientific aspects of fairness in social settings, examining how we balance personal interests with social norms. Using electric brain stimulation on 60 volunteers, researchers identified key brain regions involved in fairness decisions. The study highlights our innate preference for equal distribution, regardless of whether it puts us at an advantage or disadvantage.

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·December 28, 2023·6 min read

Eating with Your Eyes and Gut? How Your Brain Decides When to Eat

The science of eating behavior goes beyond hunger cues; it involves sensory stimuli, internal signals, and the gut-brain connection. External cues like food packaging and advertisements influence our eating decisions, but internal signals, such as hunger and fullness, play a profound role.

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·December 27, 2023·7 min read

Embracing Intellectual Humility

Intellectual humility, characterized by an awareness of one's cognitive limitations and openness to revising beliefs, plays a pivotal role in various aspects of human life. This quality encompasses being open-minded, curious, realistic, and teachable, facilitating progress and personal growth. It fosters tolerance for diverse viewpoints and bolsters relationships by promoting respectful dialogue.

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·September 23, 2023·5 min read

Jamais Vu: When the Familiar Turns Eerily New

Repetition in the brain gives rise to two peculiar phenomena: déjà vu and its lesser-known counterpart, jamais vu. The latter makes familiar experiences feel eerily new and unsettling.

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·September 9, 2023·6 min read

The Dream Dance: Decoding REM’s Mystical Nightly Show in Our Brains

REM sleep, marked by rapid eye movement, is one of the most mysterious stages of our nightly rest, known for vivid dreams. This phase, repeating every 90 to 120 minutes, possibly prevents sleeping too deeply, making us less vulnerable.