Science

If you are a fan of action movies, the ones starring Matt Damon (Jason Bourne) are probably some of your favorites.  Have you ever wondered how is it possible for him to speak so many languages, defend himself in fierce battles, and withstand every possible situation without even knowing his true identity?  Turns out that erasing irrelevant or unimportant data from the brain might be a good strategy, helping to learn new things and making better, more intelligent decisions.

A shocking study revealed that loneliness can be more dangerous than obesity. We have always known that humans are social animals but it turns out that it is actually crucial for our existence in society. The statistics say it all – loneliness can result in a 50% increase in chances of dying early, which is much lesser than the 30% risk that obesity presents.

Women’s brains are significantly more active in many more regions than men’s, according to new research. The findings could help explain why women are more vulnerable to anxiety, depression, insomnia and eating disorders.

Do you find that you are constantly forgetting things or misplacing important objects? You probably feel bad about it or self-conscious of this unfortunate trait. Well, if you do feel slightly ashamed of your forgetfulness we’ve got some good news for you.

First of all, even though adults are not encouraged to take a nap in the afternoon, it turns out that napping is extremely beneficial for health. In the same manner, being slow and lounging around is believed to a flaw, but it is far from it.

New YouGov research reveals how often-speculated differences in character between first and last born children in a family do have some basis.

In a study, people were shown a variety of geometric shapes similar to the (alleged) circle above. The information gathered from the study reveals that people who are willing to say the image is in fact a circle are more open minded politically.

In that time, plants have evolved some incredible traits, and as a new study led by the University of Birmingham reveals, a “brain” may also be one of them. Not one in the same sense that animals have, mind you, but a series of cells acting as a command center of sorts.

Having type 1 or 2 diabetes requires a person to always know what their blood sugar levels are. This normally takes time and can be quite invasive – normally people prick their finger with a special device and place a small drop of blood on a testing strip.