Behaviour
Mind-wandering, letting the mind drift from the task at hand, takes up a substantial part of our waking hours. Depending on its content and focus, this mental wandering can range from creative daydreams to anxious thoughts. A particularly harmful category is repetitive negative thinking, such as worry and rumination,
AI
Can machines attain consciousness — perceiving, feeling, and being conscious of their surroundings? A path toward machine intelligence could be using Darwinian evolution to create artificial brains for mobile, potentially sentient robots. Creating artificial evolution In recent studies, scientists have explored using evolution within computer models to understand intelligence and cognition.
Behaviour
Online shopping has become a central part of modern life, but the hidden processes that drive our choices remain largely unexplored. But how does the brain help us decide when shopping online? And how is the brain subject to marketing strategies with us brain-owners not even realizing it? This
Behaviour
Becoming a pilot involves extensive training to develop skills needed for making decisions and responding to emergencies. A new study explored how flight training affects brain function and found that the brain changes as the flight training progress. The Study The study involved 25 young male flight cadets who had
Behaviour
Tattoos, long a subject of cultural and artistic debate, have recently gained attention from scientists studying how people perceive beauty. This research investigates how tattoos affect our judgment of physical attractiveness. By manipulating images of male and female models to display varying degrees of tattoo coverage, researchers analyzed the responses
Behaviour
In social animals, stress from competing for dominance or coping with subordination can influence brain health by inducing oxidative stress. Oxidative stress occurs when an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants in the body leads to cellular damage. In the brain, it contributes to aging, neurodegenerative diseases, and cognitive decline,
Behaviour
Our ability to predict others' behavior is essential in daily life. This complex skill allows us to navigate social interactions by anticipating what others might do, even when the situation is unclear. Recent research shows that the brain manages this complexity by forming multiple predictions about others' actions,
Basic neuroscience
Misokinesia is a condition where people are highly sensitive to others’ repetitive movements, like fidgeting or tapping. These movements trigger intense emotional reactions, including discomfort, anger, and distress. In this qualitative study, a group of people suffering from misokinesia was interviewed to explore the experiences of those with misokinesia sensitivity
Peculiar
Ants use polarized light from both the sun and the moon to navigate. Polarized light, which is light waves vibrating in a specific direction, serves as a natural compass. Ants can detect this pattern and adjust their direction based on the orientation of the light. In this study, foragers responded
Neurophysiology
Interoception is the mind's ability to sense its internal state. While traditionally studied as a whole-body experience, researchers now suggest breaking it into specialized domains. One key domain, cardioception, focuses on how the brain perceives signals from the heart. This involves unique neural pathways and specialized structures
Behaviour
Some people try to shed weight by limiting food intake, a behavior referred to as "restrained eating." But are restrained eaters self-restrained in other aspects of life? While often seen as a sign of disordered eating, research shows that restrained eating is not inherently harmful. When practiced
Behaviour
Understanding how brain structure and function are altered in eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, is essential for advancing and improving treatment strategies. A recent study offers the first comparative analysis using advanced MR imaging to compare brain structure and function in women with these eating disorders