Consciousness is one of the greatest mysteries of modern neuroscience. Every day, we shift between different states: we are awake, asleep, dreaming, or lose consciousness—for example, during general anesthesia. For a long time, it was assumed that an unconscious brain is largely inactive. The idea seemed obvious: if we perceive nothing, hear nothing, and have […]Consciousness is one of the greatest mysteries of modern neuroscience. Every day, we shift between different states: we are awake, asleep, dreaming, or lose consciousness—for example, during general anesthesia. For a long time, it was assumed that an unconscious brain is largely inactive. The idea seemed obvious: if we perceive nothing, hear nothing, and have [...]
The Rhythm of the Seasons: How Chronobiology, Emotions, and the Environment Influence Our Moral Values
Most people are familiar with the idea that the seasons influence our mood. Many feel more energetic in the spring, enjoy the long days in the summer, and find winter to be a quieter or more contemplative time. What is less well known, however, is that our moral beliefs may also change over the course […]Most people are familiar with the idea that the seasons influence our mood. Many feel more energetic in the spring, enjoy the long days in the summer, and find winter to be a quieter or more contemplative time. What is less well known, however, is that our moral beliefs may also change over the course [...]
Scientists Discover a Neurotransmitter that Helps People Break Bad Habits
Whether you’re acing a job interview, meeting someone for the first time, or responding to an unexpected challenge—success often depends on how well you can adapt your behavior. In some situations, adapting quickly can even be a matter of survival. But how does the brain know when it’s time to abandon an old strategy and […]Whether you’re acing a job interview, meeting someone for the first time, or responding to an unexpected challenge—success often depends on how well you can adapt your behavior. In some situations, adapting quickly can even be a matter of survival. But how does the brain know when it’s time to abandon an old strategy and [...]
Caffeine Counteracts Memory Problems Caused by Lack of Sleep
Researchers at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) have found that caffeine can help restore a specific type of memory that is impaired by sleep deprivation. The findings, published in Neuropsychopharmacology, show how caffeine acts on a specific brain pathway involved in social memory—that is, the […]Researchers at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) have found that caffeine can help restore a specific type of memory that is impaired by sleep deprivation. The findings, published in Neuropsychopharmacology, show how caffeine acts on a specific brain pathway involved in social memory—that is, the [...]
The Surprising Reason Why You’re so Productive One Day and Not The Next
A study by the University of Toronto Scarborough suggests that mental alertness can significantly boost daily performance. The researchers found that clear and efficient thinking is equivalent to a productivity gain of about 40 minutes. The study, published in Science Advances, followed participants over a 12-week period to better understand why people sometimes struggle to […]A study by the University of Toronto Scarborough suggests that mental alertness can significantly boost daily performance. The researchers found that clear and efficient thinking is equivalent to a productivity gain of about 40 minutes. The study, published in Science Advances, followed participants over a 12-week period to better understand why people sometimes struggle to [...]
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