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Face to the Screen: How Virtual Communication Is Reshaping Us
Virtual meetings are now a daily norm—but what are they doing to our brains and behavior?
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Why Do We Cry Out Of Joy?
Crying is a response to sadness and pain, but also to joy, excitement, and relief. Why do positive emotions make us cry?
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Science Panorama
The Promise and Pitfalls of fMRI
To understand our brain, we must see it in action. This led to the development of fMRI
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Time Perception and the Body
How does the brain perceive time, and how does this perception shape our body and mind?
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Science History
The Man Who Unraveled Nerve Communication
Otto Loewi, the neuroscientist who dreamt up the key to understanding nerve signal transmission.
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Two Distinct Brain Pathways to Addiction
A study on mice found that the positive and negative reinforcements associated with opioid use operate via separate brain pathways.
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The Physiology of Heartbreak
The metaphor “heartbreak” has a real physiological basis and emotional stress inflicts pain akin to physical pain
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The Enigma of Placebo in The Animal Kingdom
The placebo effect in humans leads to perceived improvement with inactive treatments. Does this also occur in animals
