Neuroscience Spotlight
Why canβt you tickle yourself? π€
Your brain predicts your own movements through a system called forward modelling. The cerebellum sends signals to anticipate the sensory consequences of your actions. When you try to tickle yourself,...
Why canβt you tickle yourself? π€
Your brain predicts your own movements through a system called forward modelling. The cerebellum sends signals to anticipate the sensory consequences of your actions. When you try to tickle yourself,...
How Does Circadian Rhythm Affect Sleep?
Your body runs on a hidden clock called the circadian rhythm. This 24-hour cycle controls when you feel awake, when you get sleepy, and even how your hormones and body...
How Does Circadian Rhythm Affect Sleep?
Your body runs on a hidden clock called the circadian rhythm. This 24-hour cycle controls when you feel awake, when you get sleepy, and even how your hormones and body...
Did you know your belief about your sleep can s...
In a well-known Colorado College study, participants were given false feedback about their sleep quality. Those told they had slept well performed better on tests of attention, memory, and processing...
Did you know your belief about your sleep can s...
In a well-known Colorado College study, participants were given false feedback about their sleep quality. Those told they had slept well performed better on tests of attention, memory, and processing...
How to counteract some of the negative effects ...
π§ Sleep deprivation affects far more than energy levels. Missing sleep impairs cognitive performance, slows reaction time, disrupts memory consolidation, and elevates stress hormones like cortisol. It also reduces neuroplasticity,...
How to counteract some of the negative effects ...
π§ Sleep deprivation affects far more than energy levels. Missing sleep impairs cognitive performance, slows reaction time, disrupts memory consolidation, and elevates stress hormones like cortisol. It also reduces neuroplasticity,...
7 Neuroscience Gifts for the Brain-Obsessed (Th...
Looking for the perfect gift for a neuroscientist, neurologist, or brain-obsessed friend? Discover 7 stylish, science-inspired neuroscience gifts from vibrant posters to brainy coasters that are both smart and beautiful.
7 Neuroscience Gifts for the Brain-Obsessed (Th...
Looking for the perfect gift for a neuroscientist, neurologist, or brain-obsessed friend? Discover 7 stylish, science-inspired neuroscience gifts from vibrant posters to brainy coasters that are both smart and beautiful.
Confirmation bias: why we see what we want to s...
Have you ever noticed sausage dogs everywhere after someone mentions them? Or felt like a tarot card reading predicted your future? You're not alone β that's confirmation bias at play....
Confirmation bias: why we see what we want to s...
Have you ever noticed sausage dogs everywhere after someone mentions them? Or felt like a tarot card reading predicted your future? You're not alone β that's confirmation bias at play....