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Northwestern University researchers have developed a new “smell virtual landscape” that enables the study of how smells engage the brain’s navigation system. The work demonstrates, for the first time, that the mammalian brain can form a map of its surroundings based solely on smells. Continue reading “Brain can navigate based solely on smells”
Here we present the ‘Abstract’ of the corresponding paper by Kate Chanock. This is one of the few scientific researches done and published on the matter, which seems to have good and valid ground, as results from –NovoScriptorium knows at least 4- different researchers show exactly the same thing: Learning Ancient Greek helps the brain function better. Continue reading “Help for a dyslexic learner from an unlikely source: the study of Ancient Greek”
The ability of the brain to synchronize with the tone and intonation of speech influences how language is processed. This concludes a study by the Basque research center BCBL, whose results could help design more effective activities to train the brain in order to avoid future disorders such as dyslexia. Continue reading “Yes! The brain can be trained to avoid dyslexia, study suggests”
A sense of wellbeing and a thriving community is key to a happy neighbourhood according to housing researchers, who looked at the relationship between the experience of the home and wellbeing. Continue reading “Neighborhood wellbeing and a sense of community is at the heart of a good home, say researchers”
A universal sign of motherhood is the lullaby. The world over, mothers sing to their babies, whether Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, their favorite song from the radio, or even random notes. This universality makes the simple lullaby a great window into the human mind. In a new study, cognitive neuroscientists found that lullabies soothe both moms and babies simultaneously, while playsongs increase babies’ attention and displays of positive emotion toward their mothers. Continue reading “From lullabies to live concerts: How music and rhythm shape our social brains”
A new study by Brown University researchers shows that two different brain systems work cooperatively as people learn. Continue reading “Separate brain systems cooperate during learning”
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