ASMR: why does listening to whispers help us relax?

The acronym ASMR refers to specific sounds that many perceive as calming and pleasant. Some people even report states of trance or a tingling sensation in the head when exposed to ASMR sounds. What the hype about soothing sounds on social media is all about.

Swimming is a workout for our gray cells

Science is now convinced that swimming makes you smarter. Not only does aquatic exercise strengthen the cardiovascular system, build muscle, and reduce stress. Our brain also benefits.

Mirror test proves intelligence of dolphins and other animals

Dolphins are very intelligent. They have self-awareness, personality, and empathy. Their social behavior is very complex. They use tools, give themselves individual names, mourn their dead, can imitate behaviors even across species - including humans - and pass on what they have learned to their offspring, thus developing their own culture.

Can we trick our brains into ignoring pain?

Our brain decides which pain stimuli it processes and which it does not. Can we actively control this process?

Is there a pain threshold in the body?

Childbirth pain is considered to be the most intense there is. A scratch, on the other hand, is hardly felt: the brain is quickly signaled that the injury is not life-threatening. But how far can pain go?

Can pain be addictive?

For most people, pain is an unpleasant thing. But some people seem to find satisfaction in pain - they seem to be addicted to it. But how can that be?

Who needs pens? The computer that writes using brain waves

New software may be able to turn our thoughts directly into writing in the future. Sounds like science fiction, doesn’t it? Here’s what it can do:

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