On isolation – notes from a social neuroscientist
How do we connect with others in times of the Coronavirus? Anna Henschel shares insights from social neuroscience on how we can feel close despite physical separation.
Tagged: Psychology
Identity and Psychology: Part 2
A roundup from the Pint of Science event “Identity and Psychology” Part 2
Limits to collaboration?
Miruna investigates how the need to conform can push us beyond the limits of collaboration
Is Your Messy Kitchen Giving You the Munchies?
Chaotic environments such as messy kitchens can cause stress, which can then lead us to over-snack on calorific treats – twice as many cookies according to this study!
Robotic Etiquette
Touching a robot’s bottom triggers an unconscious emotional reaction – suggesting we respond to humanoid robots as if they are people, not computers.
Can we use online games as educational tools?
Feeling guilty about spending your precious time playing games online? Feel guilt no more. Find out why in this article.
Glasgow Science Festival Event: ‘The Value of Suffering’
For the first time, Glasgow Science Festival has worked in partnership with the Department of Philosophy at the University of Glasgow to bring us ‘The Value of Suffering’. Suffering is defined as the state...
