Psychology & Sociology

How pianists shape the timbre

It depends on the movement of the piano button in the time of the attack. © Shinichi Furuya A piano can produce very different timbres:...

How mathematicians polish up their reputation

A lot of mathematical publications are also cheated. © Sashkinw/ iStock Publications and citation often decide in science about who receives coveted positions or funding...

How Heureka moments announce themselves

Is the flash of flashes of flashes? And if so, how? © ismagilov/ iStock Crucial ideas for solving complex problems sometimes appear in the form...

Why some people don’t feel joy in music

In some people, music does not trigger emotions - but why? © Czardases/ iStock Music can touch us emotionally, encourage dancing and promote social relationships....

How social resonance promotes conspiracy theories

How do you become the conspiracy believer? © Hamzaturkkol/ iStock Conspiracy theories not only offer their supporters simple answers to complex questions, but also strong...

Brains of optimists tick the same way

When optimists think about future events, their neuronal activity patterns are similar. The pessimists, on the other hand, are much more diverse. © Asano...

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