A team of scientists led by Karl Farrow at NeuroElectronics Research Flanders (NERF, empowered by imec, KU Leuven and VIB)
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Do we tend to centre our Instagram selfies on our left eye?
Do we tend to centre our Instagram selfies on our left eye? A new study suggests that it may not
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Crying is good for our health as it helps people ‘self soothe’
Crying may be good for you: Scientists discover shedding a few tears helps people ‘self soothe’ and even regulates their
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Have you found ‘the one’? How mindsets about destiny affect our romantic relationships
If you listen to any number of love songs, dating “experts,” or plunge head first into a romance novel, you’re
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Study identifies our ‘inner pickpocket’
Researchers have identified how the human brain is able to determine the properties of a particular object using purely statistical
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Putting the break on our immune system’s response
Researchers have discovered how a tiny molecule known as miR-132 acts as a “handbrake” on our immune system—helping us fight
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Social threat learning influences our decisions
Learning what is dangerous by watching a video or being told (known as social learning) has just as strong an
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Weight loss surgery changes the way our bodies sense food
How bariatric surgery helps people with obesity and diabetes is related to changes in the way the gut senses food
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Study shows how our brain and personality provide protection against emotional distress
If you feel anxious prior to exams, take note: studies suggest that you can learn how to be resilient and
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We scheduled our sex for a month
For a couple of 40-something parents with two little kids, I’d say my husband and I have a pretty good
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