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Frederikke Aabo-Rosendal

Why do some new words stick in our memory while others don't?

Why do some new words stick in our memory while others don't?

Have you ever come across a word for the first time and remembered it instantly, while others seem to slip away the moment you read them? By studying how the brain processes unfamiliar words, called pseudowords, researchers have now uncovered key insights into how we store and recall language. Among

The shape of the brain - why does it look that strange?

The shape of the brain - why does it look that strange?

Last week, I decided to ask one of our (four) daughters," Which one question about the brain would you wanna ask?". "Well, why does it have that weird shape?" was her reply. This blog is my answer. The brain has folds to maximize its surface area.

The power of light: How blue light impacts mood and self-perception

The power of light: How blue light impacts mood and self-perception

Light has an undeniable influence on how we feel, and this connection goes beyond just how bright or dim our environment is. In recent years, scientists have discovered that different sorts of light play a significant role in influencing our moods and emotions. Studies have shown that exposure to natural

The wandering mind: Good, bad, and neurotic thoughts

The wandering mind: Good, bad, and neurotic thoughts

Mind-wandering, letting the mind drift from the task at hand, takes up a substantial part of our waking hours. Depending on its content and focus, this mental wandering can range from creative daydreams to anxious thoughts. A particularly harmful category is repetitive negative thinking, such as worry and rumination, which

Neurohacking IV: Neuro chips - without salt and vinaegar. A neurosurgeons perspective on neurohacking

Neurohacking IV: Neuro chips - without salt and vinaegar. A neurosurgeons perspective on neurohacking

Neurochips are implantable devices designed to facilitate communication between the human brain and computers. These brain-machine interfaces function by mimicking synapses, although their processing speed remains slower than natural brain activity. Synapses are the junction between two neurons where nerve signals are transmitted from one cell to another using electrical

Neurohacking III: Do it yourself! Meet the human cyborgs

Neurohacking III: Do it yourself! Meet the human cyborgs

A cyborg is a being that combines both biological and artificial components. Typically, this refers to a human or animal whose body has been enhanced or supplemented with technological devices, such as prosthetics, implants, or robotic parts, to improve abilities. These technological additions can help restore lost functions, enhance performance,

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Neurohacking II: Connect yourself! United minds through brain-to-brain interfaces.

The concept of connecting brains directly has intrigued people for a long time, particularly for those with challenges in communication. Brain-machine interfaces provide a way to link the brain with external devices, potentially enabling mind-to-mind communication. Brain-machine interfaces are now being explored in reverse, where external devices send information to