30 posts tagged Science
Construction and Destruction
A collaboration between an artist and neuroscientist demonstrates how making art can lead to healing
The Bonds That Define Us
Attachment theory through the lens of social neuroscience
The Dance of Time and Space
How a reorientation to one's place in the world and across history can lead to healing
Presence in Death
In tukdam, clinically dead meditators are said to dwell in the luminosity of emptiness
Breathing Is Fundamental
Can breathing in sync with others help us learn more about ourselves and the world around us?
Metacognition: Cultivating Self-Awareness
Explore the cognitive processes involved in being able to observe yourself having a sensory experience, or observe yourself making a choice
Emotional Rescue
To be fully alive, embrace your ever-changing brain
The Way of the Cosmos
Finding your place in the universe. Literally.
A Royal Duel in the Natural World
When it comes to survival of the fittest, change is the only constant
This Is Your Brain on Power
According to neuroscientist Sukhvinder Obhi, power is neither good nor bad—it's all in the way you use it
Neuroscience Meets Westworld
How memory relates to consciousness
The Approach: How Time Feels
Singing the body electric, one cell at a time
How Dogs Tell Time
Heightened senses help man's best friend negotiate the world
Everyone’s View of the World Is Different
How perception defines reality
David Eagleman: On Time
Living in the present is probably impossible
Time Makes For Dramatic Effect
The perception of time in slow motion
How to Live a Full, “Long” Life
Old age goes fast
One Verse: A Chorus of Light and Sound
The chanting of OM can be a metaphor for our current understanding of the foundations of existence
Sensing the Sound Web
Tuning into the environment
The Power of Listening
What does it take to really hear?
The Ear of the Beholder
What is the relationship between music and our brains?
Cymatics: Sound Science of the Future
Seeing the sounds that create light and life
Can Meditation Change How You Perceive Reality?
Insights on the transformative power of meditation
Five Ways to Become a More Mindful Family
Practicing mindfulness as a family can become a joyful experience
Three Thought-Provoking Moments from Brainwave 2016
Highlights from talks with Stephen Sondheim, Questlove, and others
The Science of Humor and Where to Find It
Research reveals the importance of humor for our well-being
Neuroscientists Give You a Peek Into Your Brain
Six Surprises from Brainwave 2016: Emotion
Guests explore human emotions and how they impact our lives
Finding Tranquility in a Busy City: Q&A with Loch Kelly
The author reflects on the notion of open-hearted awareness
Are We Thinking About Fear and Anxiety Wrong?
An alternative approach to control emotions

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