Our perception of space feels fluid and seamless. We instantly detect what happens on our left and right, trace visual trajectories, and identify objects in complex environments. Beneath this apparent unity, however, lies a highly structured bilateral brain organization: the left hemisphere processes input from the right visual field, and the right hemisphere, from the…
Why do some ideas only emerge after a break, as if inactivity were the brain’s hidden engine? This question, though far from new, touches on one of the most subtle and profound mechanisms of human cognition. For decades, neuroscience has explored the hypothesis that disengagement, or even sleep, might allow the brain to process information…
From early childhood, the brain is shaped by exposure to language. Long before learning to read, children begin to listen, predict what comes next, and grasp the hidden intentions behind a story. These foundational skills support language development, verbal memory, sustained attention, and emotional regulation. However, the growing fragmentation of attention caused by digital media,…
Each summer, experienced hikers lose their way in forests or mountains, sometimes just a few hundred meters from a marked trail. Though these disorientations are often temporary, they can quickly turn into life-threatening situations. How can the brain, supposedly capable of reading a map, following a compass, or navigating by the sun, go so drastically…
Summer naturally evokes rest, travel, and a sense of freedom. Still, for many, this season becomes a subtle source of stress. As the days grow longer, a new kind of pressure emerges: the obligation to create exceptional moments, not just to enjoy them, but to showcase them. Under the influence of social media, this social…
Barefoot on warm sand, the sun reflecting on water, the rustle of leaves, birdsong, these sensory experiences trigger an immediate sense of relief. They reveal a deep interaction between the brain and the natural world, a sensory synergy that modulates both cognitive and emotional functions. While cities flood our senses with artificial stimuli and relentless…
In summer, heat doesn’t just lull the body, it also dulls our alertness. In the midst of an afternoon, lying in the shade or sitting still, you may notice your thoughts begin to drift. Eyes half-closed, sounds fade away, and mental images arise unbidden. It’s not quite dreaming, yet it’s not fully awake. This peculiar…
In some cities, lines begin to form before sunrise. Outside Pop Mart stores, people wait for hours in hopes of leaving with a small, sealed box. Online, stock vanishes in seconds, while social media overflows with photos, excited unboxings, and carefully staged figurines. The coveted object is Labubu, a strange creature with sharp teeth, an…
Bipolar disorder is one of the most disabling psychiatric conditions, marked by alternating episodes of depression and mania that profoundly disrupt social, professional, and emotional life. Despite pharmacological advances, achieving long-term mood stabilization remains a major clinical challenge. Current treatments, including mood stabilizers and atypical antipsychotics, show uneven effectiveness from one patient to another. This…
She was only 14. That morning, she woke up like any other day. But something had changed. The day before, the results came in, she had failed her final exam for the third year of middle school. A single word, failure, and her world crumbled. A few hours later, she climbed to the third floor…