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Why we get paralyzed by stress

Researchers propose a new map of mental stress that may explain why it's so hard to confront society's big crises

Salon · Mar 13, 2024

Popcorn Brain: Hampering your progress and lives

Know how ‘Popcorn Brain’ hampers your personal and professional lives. It is affecting the lives of numerous people. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Mar 13, 2024

Optical Illusion: It is very difficult to find the empty cup in this Image; care to try?

Optical illusions are fascinating examples of visual deception that play on the complex connection between the eyes and the brain. These perceptual puzzles take use of the brain's attempts to decipher and comprehend the visual information that it is exposed to. They frequently entail the deft application of hues, patterns,…

The Times of India · Mar 12, 2024

Study of polyglots offers insight on brain's language processing

In a new study involving a group of polyglots, the brain activity of the participants was monitored using a method called functional magnetic resonance imaging as they listened to passages read in various languages.

The Hindu · Mar 12, 2024

Behaviorist shares 10 simple things you can do to boost your dog’s happiness (and we’re huge fans of number 8!)

Here are some easy things you can do to ensure your pup stays happy and healthy.

PetsRadar · Mar 12, 2024

Popcorn brain: Signs that you’re dealing with it and how it impacts your mental health

"Popcorn brain" has emerged as a new term describing a cognitive state where the mind rapidly shifts from one thought to another, just like how popcorn kernels pop spontaneously. This phenomenon is commonly observed across age groups, characterized by a lack of structured thinking and a tendency to move swiftly…

The Times of India · Mar 12, 2024

Parasitic worms found in man's brain after he likely ate undercooked bacon

A middle-aged man in the U.S. developed a parasitic infection in his brain after eating undercooked bacon.

LiveScience · Mar 11, 2024

Optical Illusion: Only people with sharpest eyes can spot the soap among the toy ducks

Optical illusions manipulate our perspective, tricking our thoughts and altering the way we perceive the outside environment. These visual puzzles take advantage of the brain's propensity for inference and image interpretation based on prior knowledge. An optical illusion is a modified version of reality that presents pictures that are nonsensical…

The Times of India · Mar 11, 2024

'Universal' brain wave pattern discovered across primate species — including humans

Scientists have uncovered a consistent brain-wave pattern that erupts throughout the cortex in several primates, including us.

LiveScience · Mar 11, 2024

Keep waking in the middle of the night to pee? Here’s why – and what to do about it

Male or female, young or old, a surprising number of us can’t make it till morning without a toilet break. Some simple changes could help

The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2024