The Conscious Divide: What separates humans from rocks?
What makes you different from a rock? This article explores the mystery of how raw matter gives rise to consciousness—and whether it could be a fundamental part of the universe itself.
Tagged: Psychology
I feel ya, I think? – the science of empathy
“[Oh] the giftie gie us; To see oursels as ithers see us”. As social creatures, we navigate life constantly guessing at the thoughts of others, often even coming to feel as others feel. But how does this actually work? Join Hazel as she untangles recent psychological theories in the exciting world of empathy.
The disruptive boy stereotype
Most people have a very clear image in mind of what ADHD looks like — but do they really? Annabell investigates the current underdiagnosis of ADHD in girls and women and explores where this imbalance stems from.
Immersive reality: history and current state of affairs
How much do you really know about Virtual Reality? Sarune Savickaite describes the ever evolving Virtual Reality technology throughout history and current research into the practical applications.
Building for Better Health: How Architecture & Design Can Address the Mental Health Crisis
Aditi investigates the need for patient-centred design in behavioural health facilities and how architecture will play a critical role in grappling with our society’s burgeoning mental health crisis.
Cells to Cerebral Cortex: What is the brain and how does it form?
Ameerah Gardee takes you on a tour of the brain – what it’s made of, how it’s made and some of the things it can do
My fursona and me: a tail of identity
Fursonas are more than just colourful and engaging avatars. Dzachary Zainudden explores how furries design and utilise them to express their idealised selves.
