Curiosiscience
The spot-on gift for Christmas? It’s a matter of neuroscience
Christmas is coming and everyone is struggling to make a gift to their loved ones. Few, however, realize that a spot-on gift is also a matter of neuroscience. In fact, neuromarketing brain studies show that receiving an appreciated gift cause a rising in the levels of oxytocin, the hormone of...
Culture and society, Curiosiscience
The lies we believe: how the brain gets trapped in fake news
The human mind has a natural tendency to be duped by false beliefs and seduced by conspiracy theories. Social media has amplified this phenomenon.
Culture and society, Curiosiscience
Alzheimer’s and memories: the precious role of music
A moving video is viral these days: an elderly lady with Alzheimer’s wearing a pair of headphones. She is listening to the music of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, and after a few moments a magic seems to sparkle: even from her wheelchair, she suddenly reproduces, with decision and feeling, the movements...
Curiosiscience
The biology of colors
The animal world is very rich in colors; animals live in a colorful world, but we rarely stop to reflect on how that color is produced and perceived, or how it has evolved.
Curiosiscience, Student Life
Only your hands or your smartphone too? What you should sanitize
The emergency of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has led us to pay much more attention to hygiene and cleanliness. We already know the rules for proper and thorough hand hygiene, but it is a good idea to clean some personal items as well, to avoid the proliferation of unwanted microorganisms.
Curiosiscience
Protective masks: what differences?
SARS-CoV-2 is a virus transmitted by respiratory secretions (cough, sneezing, saliva droplets…). To avoid contagion, some rules are essential, such as maintaining a safety distance of at least 1 meter (better 2), avoiding crowded places, washing our hands often with soap and water or...
Curiosiscience, Student Life
Keeping the brain fresh: students' nutrition in summertime
Hi guys, I’m your brain and I’m back to telling you something about me. The summer exam session is squeezing you for the final rush and, in this heat, I need some help to work the best.