Contrary to stereotypes, many studies in recent years have shown that video games stimulate creative processes, the ability of decision-making, and improve perception. Full story

The study conducted by experts from the Emory University (USA) revealed that a person’s “sacred area” – religious beliefs, national origin, code of ethics – is a separate cognitive process of the brain. Full story

It is known that talking on a mobile phone while driving reduces an individual’s ability to drive. It has emerged that the opposite is also true. Researchers from the Illinois State University claim driving impairs our ability to comprehend and use language. Full story

The health benefits of bacteria enriched yogurts are actually a fake, according to European Food Safety Authority (ESFA). 2006 large-scale study showed that out of 180 supposedly healthy ingredients, 10 are not beneficial at all while the health benefits of the rest 170 have not been confirmed. Full story

According to BBC, Harvard scientists have succeeded in engineering a fully functional cardiac muscle. During the experiment, they identified which heart stem cells produce muscle cells, fat tissue cells and the cells of cardiac conduction system. Full story

А woman looks familiar to you, but you can't remember her name or where you saw her? According to a new University of California study, the memory about it exists – you simply have no access to it. Using advanced brain imaging methods, the scientists found that a person’s brain activity at the moment of remembering an ... Full story