How do thoughts, emotions, memory and perception emerge? In this section, we unpack the latest discoveries in brain and neuroscience, offering new perspectives on how the mind works and how we experience the world.
For over a century, experimental psychology has demonstrated that the presence of others alters our performance and behavior. Contemporary neuroscience now confirms that this influence extends far beyond mere motivation or stress. The simple presence of another individual reconfigures the functional organization of the brain. This observation raises a more profound question: what if the…
How do elite footballers make the right decisions under extreme pressure? Neuroscience reveals the hidden brain mechanisms behind game intelligence. A midfielder receives the ball. Around him, everything seems to close in. Two opponents are pressing quickly, while a third cuts off the most obvious passing lane. Teammates are constantly on the move, spaces are…
Our life history is written into our cellular matrix. By uncovering the complex social life of mitochondria within our neurons, science reveals the unbreakable bond between biological metabolism and psychic balance. Why does the mind grow foggy after a long day of deep thought, even when the body has remained perfectly still? This sensation of…
While our digital tools multiply our interactions, these fragile links fail to sustain a true sense of presence. This article explores the hidden mechanism through which constant hyperconnectivity hinders the attachments necessary for the psychic survival and resilience of our social brain. One of the most striking contradictions of our time can be summarized in…
AI promises extraordinary cognitive convenience. The real question is whether that comfort comes at an invisible cost to the human mind. The rapid rise of artificial intelligence in our daily lives inevitably raises an unsettling question: is this technology truly enhancing our intellectual abilities, or is it gradually weakening some of the cognitive efforts that…
Why do teenagers lose focus so easily, even when they are trying to pay attention? A new study suggests that adolescent attention is far more dynamic and unstable than previously believed. Difficulty staying focused in class, a wandering mind, fragmented attention… these experiences are often interpreted as a lack of effort or motivation in teenagers….
What if the brain is not underused, but already fully engaged? Between science and fiction, the alluring idea of unlocking hidden potential persists. What if we could unlock the full hidden potential of our brain?This is the captivating promise behind the film Lucy, which fascinated millions of viewers worldwide. The story begins in Taiwan. A…
Tremor, slowness, rigidity: Parkinson’s disease appears primarily as a disorder of movement. Yet it also alters attention, emotion, and bodily awareness, turning even simple actions into deliberate efforts. Parkinson’s disease is often reduced, in the public imagination, to one striking image: a trembling hand. While memorable, that picture is profoundly incomplete. It obscures the reality…
Translation is not just moving from one language to another. It’s a mental process where the brain constantly interprets, adjusts, and rebuilds meaning. Behind every sentence, an invisible mechanism unfolds between language, memory, and understanding. Translation is certainly a linguistic act and an extra linguistic activity. However, it is above all a psycholinguistic process and,…
Behind the apparent rationality of voting, the brain relies on mechanisms that largely remain unseen. Emotions, intuition, and a sense of belonging often shape the decision well before it is rationalized. Why do we vote for one candidate rather than another? Why do certain political speeches reassure us, mobilize us, or provoke anxiety, while others,…