Bad Decisions Arise from Faulty Information, not Faulty Brain Circuits
In a study conducted by Princeton University researchers, the age-old debate surrounding the root cause of bad decisions has been illuminated. Contrary to popular belief,...
The Hobbit ring that may have inspired Tolkien put on show
Title: The Enigmatic Roman Ring That Echoes Tolkien’s Middle-earth Tales Today marks the opening of a captivating new exhibition at The Vyne, a historical estate...
The Seventh Sense: Your Immune System?
From the subatomic to the astronomical there are surprises at every order of magnitude. This post focuses one of many mysteries of the human immune...
The Evolutionary Secrets of the Female Orgasm
The female orgasm has long been a subject of fascination and debate within the realms of evolutionary biology and psychology. Various hypotheses have been proposed...
After A Century, Mark Twain Finally Revealed All
Mark Twain’s long-awaited autobiography was finally published in 2010, exactly 100 years after his death, fulfilling the author’s wish to delay its release for...
Dreams May Have an Important Physiological Function
For years, we’ve assumed that dreams serve a psychological purpose – consolidating memories, processing experiences and problems. But according to a leading Harvard psychiatrist...
Obsession with Naked Women Dates Back 35,000 Years
Unveiling the Past: A 35,000-Year-Old Testament to Human Fascination As we navigate through the intricate tapestry of human culture, one might observe a seemingly modern...
From Where Does Consciousness Come?
Consciousness emerges as a complex phenomenon within the human mind, yet the specific details regarding the timing, location, and dynamics of neural events facilitating conscious...
Be the Lone Voice
Committees annoy me. One or two outspoken individuals can cause an entire group to reach incorrect conclusions. If you are the lone voice, the person...
Halloween: The History and Origin
It was 2,000 years ago when the Celts first celebrated a holiday called Samhain (pronounced sah-win). It marked the end of the harvest season and...