Psychology & Sociology

Why are aha moments so beautiful?

What happens when there is a flash of inspiration in our brain? (Graphic: Thomas Vogel / iStock) When we suddenly find the solution to...

How loneliness is reflected in the brain

Loneliness is a social problem that has become even more important in the wake of the Corona crisis. (Image: Marina113 / iStock) Depressing loneliness...

Happiness is culture dependent

Can happiness be measured across cultures? (Image: Prostock Studio / iStock) What does happiness mean? When researchers want to measure how happy people...

Starving for social contacts

Social isolation is currently affecting more people than usual. (Image: Xesai / iStock) When people are forced to isolate themselves from others, after a short...

On the trail of contagious stress

Observing a stressed person can cause stress in ourselves. (Image: scyther5 / iStock) Compassion of a special kind: When we see someone in a...

Light pollution threatens the brown bear

By choosing the beautiful moth butterfly of the year, conservationists want to draw attention to the consequences of artificial lighting. (Image: creativenaturemedia /...

Can sleep solve problems?

"Sleep over it first": Problems often seem to be solved overnight. (Andresr / istock) Sleep encourages creative thinking, they say. But what...

Effect of the “eye smile” confirmed

Behavioral research focuses on kitties: this cat "smiles" by narrowing its eyes. (Image: Prof Karen McComb University of Sussex) Cats supposedly appreciate it when...

Religious attachment thanks to the body’s own opioids

Whether yoga or umbanda: combine endorphins. (Image: skynesher / iStock) In religious rituals, people often feel a strong togetherness. Researchers have now experimentally...

Sustainability is very popular despite the crisis

Ecological, regional and low in packaging, that's the trend when it comes to consumption (Image: Anchiy / iStock) Even in the Corona crisis, organic, climate...

Unscrupulousness doesn’t make you more successful

Are unsympathetic managers more successful. (Image: mediaphotos / iStock) Do traits such as arrogance, selfishness and aggressive dominance help to achieve more professional success?...

Flies also see the illusion of movement

Fruit flies would apparently also recognize movements in this picture that do not even exist. (Image: Illusion credit to A. Kitaoka; illustrated by...

Names shape memory early on

When different plush toys are given personal names, toddlers are evidently more likely to memorize their individual characteristics. (Image: Alexander S. LaTourrette) This is...

Can Bad Dreams Be Good?

Fear in a dream can be useful. (Image: Sergey Nivens / istock) Thank god just a dream! Anyone who experiences anxious situations while...

REM sleep shapes eating behavior

REM sleep is an important phase of healthy sleep. (Image: Adene Sanchez / iStock) We dream and our brain works intensely: REM sleep apparently...

Humans and dogs process language similarly

Researchers study dogs' brain responses to language using functional magnetic resonance imaging. (Image: Eniko Kubinyi / Eötvös Loránd University) "Seat! You did that...

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