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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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14 June 2026

How does a brain that never forgets work?

A study suggests that extraordinary memory is not only about storing more information, but also about accessing it more efficiently and flexibly.

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7 June 2026

What happens in a baby’s brain when they see themselves in the mirror?

A study involving 52 infants investigated whether exposure to one’s own reflection influences the development of facial imitation, a process associated with empathy and emotional recognition.

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31 May 2026

Can we “see” without being consciously aware of it?

A study published in the scientific journal Cortex reveals that the conscious perception of faces, even when subtle and close to the threshold of visibility, leaves measurable traces in brain activity.

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