Penny for your thoughts: the science of daydreaming
Join Hazel in letting your mind wander into the How and Why of daydreaming, and find out why the Default Mode Network is a name to remember.
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Can Neuroscience ever explain consciousness?
We all know that there is some hidden mechanism that lets us picture images, play sounds, and sense touch in our heads, a mechanism that we call consciousness. What if such an abstract process could be explained by science? Mauro explains our current understanding on this issue.
Tackling the mysterious 8%: A new chapter for human DNA
In 2022, scientists now have the most complete genome of Homo sapiens in history. How did we get here? Jennifer investigates.
Are you flirting with me? How the environment shapes insect sexual signals
Swipe right for a fun and flirty insect that vibrates to attract attention 😉
Animal-free research, and why it matters.
Nowadays, combining different science fields (e.g. biology and engineering) allows us to stop making animals suffer for our own gain. It is time for more ethical research.
The science of the everyday
The science behind our mundane world is anything but – see the world in a different way, as Hazel takes you on a tour of the science of the everyday.
Multilingualism on the mind
There is more to multilingualism than living abroad or speaking to the locals on holiday: the health benefits are incredible.
A scientific breakthrough: first fully sequenced human genome
The scientific community has recently experienced a breakthrough – the first fully sequenced human genome!
