psychology
How the Bilingual Brain Switches Languages With Ease
Posted in Science on 16th Jul, 2026
by Alexander Muller
Bilingual speakers seem to switch effortlessly between languages, even reviving a long-unused one with just a little exposure. Scientists have long puzzled over how the brain manages this.
Rethinking How ADHD Medications Work
Posted in Medicine, Science on 3rd Jan, 2026
by Alexander Muller
It underscores the importance of considering factors like sleep, motivation, and reward processing when evaluating how well a given therapy is working.
Psilocybin and therapy might help people overcome alcoholism
Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2022
by Alex Muller
The largest trial yet exploring psychedelic treatment for alcoholism shows very promising results.
Scientists Used Brain Scans To See How Magic Mushrooms Battle Depression. Here's What They Found
Posted in Medicine on 1st May, 2022
by Alex Muller
Psilocybin doesn't dampen brain activity-rather, it "Liberates the entrenched depressed brain, making it more integrated and flexible"
Scientists Use AI to Trace the Origins of Psychedelic Experiences in the Brain
Posted in Medicine, Science on 31st Mar, 2022
by Alex Muller
For the past several decades, psychedelics have been widely stigmatized as dangerous illegal drugs. But a recent surge of academic research into their use to treat psychiatric conditions is spurring a shift in public opinion.