The human being unconsciously understands the words reflected in the mirror as well as those written in a normal way, at least for a few moments. Researchers from the Basque Center for Cognition, Brain and Language demonstrate this in a study that can also help to better understand the phenomenon of dyslexia.
The physical pain and intense feelings caused by social rejection "hurt" us in the same way, as revealed today by researchers from the University of Michigan (USA) in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). The study shows that the same brain regions that respond to painful sensory experiences are activated during intense experiences of social rejection.
Now yes. A few months ago, a team of Spanish and Australian researchers took the first step towards a universal intelligence test that will make it possible to compare the intellect of various animal and human species, as well as that of machines and robots.
A team of European scientists led by the German scientist Trese Leinders-Zufall has for the first time established a link between the sense of smell and pain: people with a mutation in the SCN9A gene, which makes them unable to feel pain, cannot smell either.
The company NeuroFocus, based in Berkeley (United States), has created the first device that wirelessly captures a brain EEG. It is called 'Mynd' and consists of a sophisticated headset that can send data wirelessly via Bluetooth to iPhone, iPad and other smart devices.
Norwegian researcher Gro Amdam has managed to reverse the aging process in the bee brain. Your work could help people with dementia. "We accept that as we age our mental alertness and health decline. But recent findings indicate that aging does not have to be synonymous with going downhill," Amdam says.
The transcendental meditation technique could help improve academic performance in mathematics and English in students with low grades, according to a study by the Maharishi University of Management in California (USA) published in the journal 'Education'.
Sleeping helps consolidate memory, is an effective beauty treatment, improves our motor skills and prevents premature death, in addition to fighting obesity. We tell you about it to commemorate World Sleep Day, which has been celebrated since 2008.
Danni Büchner is invited to Sam Dylan's Halloween party. But the "Goodbye Germany" emigrant has no desire for many other party guests. And find clear words.
