Science

All in Your Head? Why Some Memories Last a Lifetime

November 14, 2019

When researchers met a woman with amnesia named Lonni Sue Johnson, they were astonished by her. It was not so much what she could no longer remember, but the things she could not forget. Johnson is still unable to recall her own wedding day but she can tell you how to fly a plane.

Recovery is a State of Mind: An Interview with Dr. Yehuda Ben-Yishay

November 10, 2019

A brain injury is a devastating event. Today, thanks partially to new operating procedures, but owing mostly to a better understanding of neuroplasticity (the brain’s ability to regenerate and adapt) and the psychology of recovery, survivors often bounce back and are able to live fulfilling lives.

Unplugging: Distancing Technology To Discover Yourself Again

November 9, 2019

You’ve been there before. A seemingly productive morning quickly becomes afternoon, and the project with a looming deadline seems far out of your reach … however, you’ve checked your email and your social media posts countless times. You’ve probably contemplated a response to another email

The STEM Branches Out: Preparing for the Jobs of the Future

November 8, 2019

In 1900, the average age at which employees exited the workforce was 47, which was coincidentally the average lifespan. It has been predicted that by 2020, workers will begin their careers at the average age of 23. They will change careers five to eight times over the course of the next four decades.

Tracking the Mind-Body Connection: An Interview with Dr. Herbert Benson

November 7, 2019

When cardiologist Dr. Herbert Benson was approached 40 years ago by a group of people interested in his studying stress, he was initially cautious. Medically speaking, not much was known about the subject — other than that stress was a response to certain stimuli — and in the science community there was

Tunnel of Light: Making Sense of Near-Death Experiences

November 5, 2019

In 1982, a young stained-glass artist by the name of Mellen-Thomas Benedict lay dying of an inoperable brain tumor. In order to have the best quality of life before his immanent death, Benedict declined chemotherapy treatments. After about 18 months of hospice care, Benedict woke up one day around

In Search of Morality: An Interview with Dr. Joshua Greene

November 2, 2019

When making that big decision, do you go with your gut, or do you map out how your judgment will affect those around you? This has been an endless source of fascination for Joshua D. Greene. Greene has been busy bridging the gap between psychology and philosophy at Harvard University

The Question of “Good” Versus “Evil”

November 2, 2019

The enduring war between “good” and “evil” has been at the heart of inquiry for moral philosophers and religious scholars for centuries. Though merely an epic space opera that hardly commands the impact of the Bible, “Star Wars” epitomizes that dilemma.

Are You An “Explorer” When It Comes to Decision-Making?

November 1, 2019

Do you approach life with a zest for decision-making? Do you bushwack through ambiguities to create a clear path? Or do you seesaw between opposing opportunities — unable to bear the weight of either one in the final analysis.

Neuroplasticity In Action

October 30, 2019

Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to change under the influence of experience and activities. Neuroplasticity used to be thought of as a limited phenomenon, mostly restricted to the early years of life. More recently it has been demonstrated that neuroplasticity continues throughout life

Making “New” Neurons for Recovery After Brain Injury

October 29, 2019

New research effort is taking the concept of neuroplasticity further — looking at diseased and injured brains that have permanently lost neurons. The effort, led by neuroscientist Magdalena Götz, explores whether “astrocytes” — non-neuronal, structural cells in the brain, can be reprogrammed to take up

The Creative Brain: Why Do We Create?

October 28, 2019

Where does creativity come from? It’s a question that’s left us mystified for centuries at the way writers make metaphors or sculptors render clay into arches and statues — and even neuroscientists aren’t quite sure how to explain it. Dr. David Eagleman shows how we’ve only begun to scratch the surface

Combating Poverty Worldwide: How Neuroscientists Can Help

October 27, 2019

A study published in JAMA Pediatrics suggests that living in poverty might actually be quite expensive — at least in terms of health and development. In addition to the harrowing stress that comes along with being poor, the effects may be more deep-rooted — halting brain development in children.

Juggling Responsibilities: Does Multitasking Retrain the Brain?

October 26, 2019

If you’re like most people, you probably take pride in multitasking. You can simultaneously watch TV, check social media channels, text a friend, and listen to music. It may feel as if you’re getting a lot done, but research shows your brain has trouble keeping up.

Brain Meets Machine: The Art and Science of BCIs (Brain-Computer Interfaces)

October 25, 2019

Have you ever studied a foreign language and wished you could upload the vocabulary lists directly into your brain so that you could retain them? Would you like to do mental math with the speed and accuracy of a calculator? Do you want a literal photographic memory? Well, these dreams are still the stuff of

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