Computer models tell us how to be creative Do you know how you use your creativity on a day-to-day basis? Computational models of creativity might give us more insight into this important skill that offers us the possibility to deal with everyday problems. Vera Mekern, Bernhard Hommel and Zsuzsika Sjoerds • September 27, 2018
Form a connection in 60 minutes or less: A practical guide Connection to others is sometimes hard to grasp. However, there is a way to get closer with people and fast! This practical guide will show you how to connect with others in less than 60 minutes. Joyce Snijdewint • September 25, 2018
Bears and Predictions William James used a story about a bear to make an important point about emotions. What does this story tell us about the predictive mind? Roland Clarke • September 11, 2018
The Power of Love: Could Love be a Cognitive Enhancer? Common beliefs hold that “Love” hinders cognitive functioning, and those in love may be looked upon as if they have developed some unfortunate brain disease that will impair their performance, and hinder their careers, or lives. But what does science say? Ben Rifkin • July 09, 2018
Why do we always think about ourselves? What do you think about when your mind wanders off? Maybe you start dwelling on the past, or thinking of the future. But whatever it is that you’re daydreaming about, it probably has something to do with yourself. Stephanie Esajas • June 26, 2018
The heartbeat of a flexible mind The time interval between our heartbeats is related to both our physical and mental wellbeing, but can it also tell us something about our cognitive abilities? Matthijs de Wit • June 12, 2018
Why stress is not so easily forgotten Whether an embarrassing blunder, the death of a friend or a missed train to a very important appointment: we seem remember stressful situations better than normal day-to-day events. But why is this the case? Why does our stress keep haunting us? Stephanie Esajas • May 29, 2018
When all alarms go off Everyone gets scared sometimes, but people with anxiety experience fear even when there is no direct threat around. What makes the way people typically assess dangers and the way anxious people do this so different? Lisa Landman • May 15, 2018
The power of kitten pictures: Positive pictures make task switching easier If you do multiple things at a time, you’re probably less effective than people who do them one by one. But kitten pictures might be of help! Researchers recently found that looking at positive pictures makes task switching easier and more effective. Stephanie Esajas • May 01, 2018
