Here we present the ‘Abstract‘ of the corresponding paper by Walshe TM. Continue reading “Neurological concepts in archaic Greece: what did Homer know?”
The art of alleviating pain in Greek mythology
Here we present the ‘Abstract‘ of the corresponding paper by Türe H, Türe U, Göğüş FY, Valavanis A, Yaşargil MG. Continue reading “The art of alleviating pain in Greek mythology”
Mythology and Neurosurgery
Here we present the ‘Abstract‘ of the corresponding paper by Ökten Aİ. Continue reading “Mythology and Neurosurgery”
Eye references in the Homeric Epics
Here we present the ‘Abstract‘ of the corresponding paper by Fronimopoulos J, Lascaratos J.
Continue reading “Eye references in the Homeric Epics”
Developing brains switch maths strategies
For most adults, adding small numbers requires little effort, but for some children, it can take all ten fingers and a lot of time.
Research published online on 17 August 2014 in Nature Neuroscience suggests that changes in the hippocampus — a brain area associated with memory formation — could help to explain how children eventually pick up efficient strategies for mathematics, and why some children learn more quickly than others. Continue reading “Developing brains switch maths strategies”
Maths builds brain muscles
And activates hemispheres Playstations cannot reach, says Tim Radford
Forget Lara Croft. Think long division. Mental arithmetic bulks up brain muscle far more than any quick-fingered exercise on a PlayStation, according to a Japanese professor. The conclusion: thinking maths takes the brain to places no other activity can reach. Continue reading “Maths builds brain muscles”
