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13 May 2026

Does what we dream reflect who we are and what we experience?

Researchers study the mechanisms linking dream content to memory consolidation, emotional regulation, and consciousness during sleep.

20 April 2026

Can a deaf person's brain turn silence into vision?

A study published in the scientific journal Human Brain Mapping opens a new perspective on brain plasticity, showing that the brain does not simply substitute one sense for another through increased activation, it can also do so through selective deactivation.

26 March 2026

Does the perception of joint effort increase our willingness to persist in a task?

A study shows that perceiving the commitment of those who cooperate with us does not necessarily make the task more enjoyable, but it strengthens the cognitive resources that help us sustain our engagement.

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24 May 2026

What happens when meditation intersects with psychedelics?

Study conducted in a mindfulness retreat suggests that meditative experiences, with or without psychedelics, share a common foundation but differ in intensity and focus, reflecting the interplay between practice, context, expectations and cultural framing.

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17 May 2026

Maria de Sousa Award 2026: Last call

Applications are open until May 31. In total, the award will distribute up to €150,000 to a maximum of five winners.

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12 May 2026

Three Portuguese physician-researchers win the Nuno Grande Doctoral Scholarships 2025

Daniela Oliveira, Francisco Almeida, and Francisco Vasques-Nóvoa receive a total of €75,000 to support research in inflammatory, neurodegenerative, and cardiovascular diseases.

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