Research Articles
Wider than the Sky: The Phenomenal Gift of Consciousness
Explore the scientific frontiers of consciousness research, from competing theories and landmark experiments to the tools measuring our inner world.
The Biological Revolution in Psychiatry: From Symptoms to Synapses
Explore how psychiatry is transforming from symptom-based diagnosis to precision medicine through advances in neuroimaging, genetics, and molecular science.
The COVID Brain: How the Pandemic Reshaped the Neural Landscape of Our Science Students
Explore how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the brains of science students through neuroplasticity, remote learning impacts, and accelerated brain aging.
More Than Just 'Hello': The Surprising Science of First Impressions
Discover the fascinating science behind first impressions and how introductory remarks shape our social interactions and professional success.
Manfred Ackenheil: The Psychiatric Pioneer Who Bridged Biology and Therapy
Explore the groundbreaking work of Prof. Dr. med. Manfred Ackenheil, a visionary in biological psychiatry whose research transformed our understanding of mental illness.
Unshackling the Slaves of Obsession and Compulsion: A Brain Science Success Story
Discover how the identification of a biological signature for compulsive behavior is revolutionizing our understanding and treatment of OCD.
Francisco Varela: Bridging the Mind-Brain Gap
Explore the groundbreaking work of Francisco Varela, the scientist who dared to study consciousness through neurophenomenology, autopoiesis, and embodied cognition.
The Optimist's Brain: Why Positive Thinkers Are Literally on the Same Wavelength
Discover how neuroscience reveals optimism is physically etched into brain activity and how positive thinkers share remarkable neurological kinship.
Reframing Cognition: The Biological Search for the Mind's Engine
Exploring how neuroscience is uncovering the physical roots of cognition, from neurons to memory formation and biological processes of thought.
The Enemy Within: Unraveling the Mystery of Interior Resistance
Explore the psychological phenomenon of Interior Resistance - why our brains default to 'no' and how to overcome this internal barrier to productivity and creativity.