Scientists love asking questions… so to celebrate the National Scientist Day, we decided to turn the tables on them and ask them a few revealing questions in return! (Disponível em Português) When people think about scientists, […]
Learning what’s dangerous is costly, but social animals have a way of lowering the price
(Disponível em Português) For social animals, such as humans, being able to recognize the presence of a threat in the behavior of others could literally be a life-saver. Yet, animals do not instinctively know that when […]
Recommendations for dealing with stress during the COVID-19 pandemic
(Disponível em Português) We are all experiencing a very unusual situation now that naturally enhances worries and feelings of anxiety. In case you are disturbed by this type of feelings, you can allow yourself some personal […]
Follow your gut: Newly identified digestive-brain axis controls food choice
(Disponível em Português) We may try to consciously make good food choices, but our bodies have their own way of weighing in. A new study reveals a learning mechanism orchestrated by the digestive and nervous systems […]
Humans of Science: Leonor Beleza
Who are today’s scientists? Inspired by the project “Humans of New York”, Ar Magazine turns the spotlight on individual humans of science. (Disponível em Português) “I have learned many things about the world of science […]
MRI method provides unprecedented insight into the brain’s wiring network
(Disponível em Português) Thoughts, sensations, and emotions zap across the brain via a meshwork of fine nerve fibers called axons. Axon size is crucially important for general brain function as well as in certain neurological conditions. […]
Mice “detectives” hint at how humans read between the lines
(Disponível em Português) Sherlock Holmes is perhaps the most famous example of the power of inference – using indirect evidence to reveal hidden truths. Understanding the neural basis of this sophisticated cognitive skill has been a […]
ProjectAr take 02: Screening a better tomorrow
Melanie and Cyril are two French actors that, together with a team of four people, decided to tell us a different story about the human race. Their documentary Tomorrow, sets out to showcase alternative and […]
SCIENCE (IN)VERSE: BEN ZAROV VII
Science and art inspire each other to create new forms of expression. Here, at Science (in)Verse, we bring an unusual outcome of this encounter: science-inspired poetry. If you are feeling poetic, we welcome contributions! “ […]
Fighting Depression with Magnetic Stimulation
One of the main challenges in treating psychiatric disorders is the ability to predict which treatment will work best. The Neuropsychiatry Unit at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown is using a procedure called TMS […]