Psychology & Sociology

Babies already understand grammar

Babies have a good grasp of grammar early on. (Photo: FatCamera / istock) It doesn't work without grammar: when we speak, we don't just string...

Online videos: Success prediction via brain scan

What is going on in our heads when watching online videos? (AntonioGuillem / iStock) Researchers report that certain signatures of the brain activity of viewers...

Are dogs exceptionally intelligent?

Dogs are clever - but not exceptional animal geniuses (Image: RichLegg / iStock) Greetings from Lassie - dogs are considered unusually clever animals and studies...

Nudging: Smart Push or Manipulation?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWYEbSnFmog Psychological tricks are intended to move citizens to the desired behavior - for example, when it comes to nutrition or organ donation. A video...

How does music make you happy?

Listening to music makes you happy - but why? (Image: martin-dm / istock) If the right song is on the radio, it can put us...

The eventful history of yodelling

Yodel singer at the Aelplerfest in the Swiss Simmental. (Image: kbwills / iStock) Yodelling is trendy: even in the big cities, this alpine singing form...

Lots of sex – later menopause

In the second third of life, the menopause ends the fertility of women. (Image: AMR Image / iStock) It is largely a matter of disposition...

Science – successes and limits at a glance

Successes and limits of science become particularly clear in the historical review. (Image: rifonov_Evgeniy / iStock) We want to fathom, understand - know! This scientific...

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