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CONSCIOUSNESS AND THE BRAIN
What happens to the brain when consciousness goes offline? Scientists uncover how disrupted brain communication can alter awareness, memory and our sense of selfGeneral anaesthesia disrupts brain communication, altering how different regions coordinate their activity. Researchers observe reduced lon...- Your brain may be one organ today, but scientists have uncovered a hidden split that may date back more than 500 million yearsNew research suggests the human brain develops from two distinct cell populations. These groups follow separate paths from early embryonic ...
- Psychology says people who change their socks every day may be following a habit their brain rarely thinks aboutPutting on a fresh pair of socks every day does not automatically mean someone is unusually hygienic, disciplined, organized, concerned abo...
- Scientists thought the human brain began as one: New study reveals two ancient cell pathways emerge early, raising a surprising question about how our most complex organ formsScientists have uncovered a surprising twist in human brain development: two distinct groups of early cells follow separate paths to form d...
- Psychology says a clear goal and control over emotions is key for a quality conversationEstablishing clear objectives prior to discussions fosters effective dialogues. Maintaining emotional composure throughout conversations he...
- Psychology says people who love to eat something sweet after every meal may be responding to a learned rewardFor some people, dessert is more than the final part of a meal. It can become a familiar signal that the day’s demands are winding down and...
- Psychology says people who walk barefoot at home may be seeking more than physical comfortSomeone who prefers walking barefoot at home may simply enjoy the variety of sensations that different surfaces provide. Cool kitchen tiles...
- Politics, paranoia & AI kill switch: AI can be switched off. But what if it learns to fight back?US lawmakers have introduced an AI Kill Switch Act to regulate advanced artificial intelligence systems. This bill grants the government po...
- Psychology says people who keep losing their keys may be making this tiny attention mistakeSomeone may have no trouble remembering birthdays, work deadlines or the details of important conversations yet still lose track of the sam...
- Psychology says people who keep searching for the AC and TV remote may be making this tiny memory mistakeFor many people, constantly losing the remote has a much simpler explanation. The brain is more likely to remember information that receive...
- Psychology says people who are not able to speak properly in front of a crowd aren't incapable: What public speaking anxiety means?Psychology says people who are not able to speak properly in front of a crowd aren't incapable or less intelligent. Public speaking anxiety...
- Psychology says people who can't sleep with light on aren't simply following a bedtime preference: What the behavior reveals?Psychology says people who can't sleep with light on aren't necessarily afraid of the dark. The habit may relate to sensory processing, saf...
- Scientists in Virginia asked 21 people to see a hidden image without leaving their rooms—nobody got it right, but two described a scene they couldn’t seeA recent scientific study explored out-of-body experiences under controlled conditions. Participants attempted to identify a hidden image i...
- Psychology says people who can’t stand or sit straight and always lean on walls may be seeking more than just comfortSocial discomfort can influence posture and nonverbal behaviour, and research has identified differences in postural responses among people...
- Psychology explains why some people instinctively notice the exits the moment they enter a new place, revealing how situational awareness, visual attention and environmental scanning shape behaviourSituational awareness is crucial for quickly identifying environmental characteristics and their implications. Research indicates that visu...
- Who is Col Anurag Upadhyay? Former Army special forces officer who chose military service after scoring 99th percentile in CATColonel Anurag Upadhyay, a valiant former Special Forces member, is in urgent need of medical and technological expertise after suffering a...
- Psychology says people with a great natural instinct may be noticing things others miss: Here’s how they know when something is wrongIntuition is more likely to be useful when someone has substantial experience in a predictable environment and has received reliable feedba...
- Psychology says your gut feeling isn’t always random: Here’s why some people trust it more than logicPsychology does not suggest that every gut feeling should automatically be trusted. People can sometimes mistake intuition for anxiety, pre...
- Scientists changed how people breathed and watched their brains respond — the unexpected finding could explain why we make different choices under pressureNew research suggests breathing rhythm influences heart and brain during decisions. Slower breathing with longer exhales increased heart ra...
- Psychology says people who run when a dog barks may be reacting before they even thinkSomeone who runs when a dog barks may simply be protecting themselves from a perceived threat. But if the reaction is automatic, intense an...
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