Have you ever been so absorbed in a task that hours passed like minutes? This experience, often called "being in the zone," is known in psychology as the flow state. It is not just a happy accident;...
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High brain activity and micro-awakenings explain why some people remember dreams better
Everyone dreams, yet the morning after brings a different reality for each of us. Some people wake up with vivid, movie-like memories of their night...
Long COVID brain fog linked to higher AMPA receptors in the brain
Long COVID brain fog affects work, school, and daily life. A new human study shows a clear biological sign: higher levels of AMPA receptors, the brain’s fast “on” switches for learning and memory....
Listening to theta binaural beats may help calm and sleep
Binaural beats are a sound effect made by playing two slightly different tones, one in each ear. The brain perceives a third...
Scientists study near death events, but proof of life after death is still missing
Near death reports now meet modern tools in hospitals. We see short windows of organized brain activity while the heart is stopped, and we see rare moments of mental clarity before death. These...
Taking strategic breaks every 90 minutes keeps the brain sharp
An anonymous Redditor claiming to be a cognitive scientist posted the following message in r/Biohackers: As a cognitive scientist, I’ve spent the past few years digging into what helps the brain...
AI enables first recorded 20-minute interactive exchange between humans and a humpback whale
An artificial intelligence system has enabled humans to engage in a 20-minute interactive exchange with a humpback whale, marking a significant milestone in interspecies communication. Using...
Virtual avatars rewire body perception and ease trauma through brain plasticity
When people use virtual reality (VR) to embody avatars, such as taller, younger, or more muscular versions of themselves, their brain adapts to the new virtual body, often treating it as their own....
Neurons employ multiple learning rules simultaneously
Brain learning involves multiple simultaneous synaptic rules, challenging traditional models New research reveals that the brain does not use a single, uniform learning rule across synapses....
We create a false self in early life to meet external expectations and cope with childhood experiences – James Hollis
James Hollis explores the psychological and spiritual upheaval of midlife as a necessary and meaningful rite of passage. Drawing from Jungian concepts, he introduces the idea of the "provisional...
Childhood trauma linked to smaller hippocampus after romantic breakups
Heartbreak is universally painful, but for individuals who experienced maltreatment as children, the end of a romantic relationship may leave a physical mark on the brain. A new study published in...
Gamified app helps reduce depression by breaking ruminative thought loops
Depression often feels like being stuck in a mental trap. A person might replay the same negative thought over and over, a habit known as rumination. Breaking this cycle is hard, but a new study...
The self might be an illusion or a quantum process, say experts
We wake up every morning feeling like the same person who went to sleep the night before. We assume there is a single "I" behind our eyes - a pilot steering the body, making choices, and...
Exercise that works muscles helps neurons grow
Exercise strengthens muscles and the heart, but new work shows working muscles also help neurons grow. A team at MIT reports that working muscle sends signals that make motor neurons, the nerve...
Scientists reprogram astroglia into neurons to potentially treat epilepsy and repair brain circuits
A new study has shown that it is possible to turn support cells in the brain into functioning neurons that can repair damaged circuits. Researchers at King’s College London have successfully...