Operating a computer only with your mind sounds like utopian science-fiction straight out of Elon Musks wildest dreams? Well, brain-computer-interfaces already exist and here’s the science and technology behind it: Click on our new infographic to learn about where BCIs can be applied and how they work! References: Fetz, Eberhard E. (1969). Operant Conditioning ...
The field of psychiatry has evolved rapidly over the last centuries. From explanations like karma and demons to treatment like straitjackets and psychosurgery – no stone was left unturned. Only within the last 70 years psychopharmacology and brain scanning have revolutionized the field again, created some answers but opened up many more ...
The number of people suffering from mental disorders is increasing globally, while still being stigmatised and facing a lack of treatment. In this second part of our mini-series on tech & mental health we want to show you how technology is being used to improve the treatment of mental illnesses. We ...
We’re kicking off our mini-series on tech & mental health!In this Infographic we are exploring how Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool in expanding our knowledge of mental illnesses. Machine Learning has been trending across disciplines in recent years and through its ability to detect patterns in data, AI can also lend a helping hand in diagnosing mental illness. Zoom ...
Socially isolated? Anxious? Lonely? Activities like reading, running or even just enjoying a cup of tea can help ease our thoughts and understand our feelings. In the last 20 years, meditation and mindfulness have acquired much attention in the field of neuroscience, but how does meditation affect our brain? Just ...
Bilinguals who acquire both langauges by the age of six use both hemispheres in both languages. As you reading this post in English, there’s a very good chance that you belong to that half of the population who are considered multilinguals. Have you ever wondered how speaking more than one ...
Is it a boy or a girl? Science says it’s not that simple! (scroll down and click on the infographic to see it full size) Earlier this year, Germany became the first country in Europe to officially acknowledge the third gender, which is a huge achievement for at least 1-2% ...
