Throughout history, humans have had a special bond with animals. From ancient myths and legends to modern pet companionship, the connection humans have with the animal kingdom is undeniably profound. But have you ever wondered why we are drawn to certain animals more than others? Whether it’s the majestic allure of big cats, the playful ...
Ever wondered why you get butterflies in your stomach when nervous, or why stress seems to mess with your digestion? These aren’t just old sayings – they reflect a profound scientific reality that researchers are only now beginning to understand. Your gut and brain are engaged in constant conversation, creating what scientists call the gut-brain ...
We tend to think of the brain as a tidy command center, but it behaves more like a restless newsroom – predicting, editing, and sometimes rewriting reality on deadline. Scientists keep uncovering findings that flip our intuitions: energy budgets that make no sense, memories that change when we recall them, senses stitched together by guesswork. ...
Some people wake up and can tell you exactly what they ate, watched, and worried about on a random Tuesday fifteen years ago. For researchers, this rare ability – often called highly superior autobiographical memory – poses a riveting puzzle: how can recall be so rich for personal days yet mostly ordinary for everything else? ...
In the realm of psychological studies, the story of Pavlov’s dogs stands out as a cornerstone discovery that has significantly shaped our understanding of behavior. Ivan Pavlov, a Russian physiologist, stumbled upon classical conditioning around the turn of the 20th century while studying the digestive systems of dogs. This accidental discovery opened new avenues in ...
Empathy is becoming less and less common in a world where digital interactions often take the place of real-life interactions. But what if AI could close that gap not by pretending to feel, but by really understanding feelings? A revolutionary AI system created at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) in South Korea is ...
Suhail Ahmed
Suhail Ahmed
