Issue 25 Your Brain on Aromatherapy Introduction Jasmine, rose, and sandalwood; these are the scents that permeate my childhood memories. From the burning of incense sticks to the steady stream of fragrances coming from my essential
Issue 25 Invisible String The language of love is so complex and multifaceted that the researcher and the poet alike are left bewildered at its hands.
Issue 25 An Introduction to Neuroeconomics Introduction Behavioral neuroscience and economics are two distinct academic disciplines which at first glance would not seem to have much in common. However, a deeper dive into the specifics of
Issue 25 The Richest Palace is in Your Brain Imagine you are given 60 seconds to memorize 52 cards, with only one chance to look at the deck and no room for errors. That may seem like a lot to memorize in a short amount of time—a feeling shared by...
Issue 25 Stereotyping Disability Introduction Living with a physical disability can be incredibly challenging — having to alter common tools to make them usable, wondering if the places that you plan to visit have accessible
Issue 25 Hacking Consciousness: Mindfulness Meditation, Ego Death, and Enlightenment Engineering Drift away from the daily thoughts and settle into a new mindset, at least for the moment. Let your inborn ego drop the loudspeaker it holds over your internal monologue and detach from the emotions occupying your mind; losing that sense of self-importance being carried through each day.
Issue 25 Harnessing Your Inner Bear: The Neuroscience Behind Hibernation You’ve just woken up from a deep sleep. As you slowly regain your senses, you find you have a renewed sense of vigor. The birds are chirping outside, and the sun’s rays neatly drape themselves on your wall.
Issue 25 Chronic Stress: Living in a World of Worry Chronic stress affects many Americans. Most recently, a major cause of stress in the United States has been the COVID-19 pandemic, with nearly eight in ten Americans reporting that the
Issue 25 Can Van Gogh’s Artwork Go? How the Brain Understands Intended Motion in Paintings Imagine visiting New York and stopping by the illustrious Museum of Modern Art. It is difficult to visit without pausing to admire the acclaimed painting Starry Night by Van Gogh.
Issue 25 Embodiment and the Working Mind Introduction Nineteen months after suffering a stroke, Patient “AC” was interviewed about how his limbs felt. He said about his right hand, “I can’t control it. It doesn’t
