The Human Brain

Out. It has to do with the way our brains work, more specifically, with how our eyes collect the information and how we interpret that information in our visual cortex. At a recent Being Human…

The cerebral cortex is the thin layer of the brain that covers the outer portion (1.5mm to 5mm) of the cerebrum. It is covered by the meninges and often referred to as gray matter. The cortex…

Photo by: Lightspring Definition The brain is the part of the central nervous system located in the skull. It controls the mental processes and physical actions of a human being. Description…

A lateral view of the human brain is the best perspective from which to appreciate the lobes of the cerebral hemisphere. Each hemisphere is conventionally divided into four lobes, named for the…

The brain is a powerful and vital organ that is essential to being alive. With that said, it would not hurt to have knowledge of the main parts of the brain and their functions. Basically, the…

Human body types vary substantially. Although body size is largely determined by genes, it is also significantly influenced by environmental factors such as diet and exercise. The average height…

New genetic findings indicate that vulnerability to schizophrenia has developed parallel to language ability and creativity in the human brain. Illustration: Colourbox.no Searching for the origin…

What is the Brain? The brain is the portion of the central nervous system in vertebrates (animals with bones) that lies within the skull. In humans, the brain weighs about 3 pounds. Differences…

Many animals can use their brains to do some of the things that humans can do, such as finding creative ways to solve problems, exhibiting self-awareness, showing empathy toward others and learning…

As an entrepreneur, you have a lot on your plate. Staying focused can be tough with a constant stream of employees, clients, emails, and phone calls demanding your attention. Amid the noise…

Human Brain And Quantum Physics. Credits to ATHENE S the following documentary presents new developments in neuroscience and a solution to current unsolved problems in physics, Solely focused…

After decades languishing in jars in the closet of an animal lab at the University of Texas, approximately 90 brains removed from mental patients are finally being documented—by a photographer…

To regard the human brain as unique requires considering it to be an outlier: an exception to the rule, whatever that rule is. This makes little sense, however, in light of evolution. If we go…

Will we ever get our minds around the brain? We know what it’s made of (77% water, for a start) and how much it weighs (about 3 pounds, generally). We also know that it has somewhere in excess…

When you meet new people, why do you remember some names but not others? This is an example of a question that psychologists working in brain science and cognition seek to answer through their…

There are many tactics people use to end arguments and confrontations, most of them having to do with size. Parents, for example, seem to favor Because I said so as a way to put a stop to a…

This document is intended to help candidates prepare for the Middle Management Situational Exercise (MMSE-840). Introduction The Middle Management Situational Exercise (MMSE-840) is a tool that…

Teamwork Builds Big Brains (Science Now): – “The average adult human’s brain weighs about 1.3 kilograms, has 100 billion or so neurons, and sucks up 20% of the oxygen we breathe. It’s much bigger…

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A lot of people these days are totally absorbed in matters concerning heart health. They talk about the numerous disorders that may result from less-than-optimal heart health, and they brainstorm…

Molly McAdams is a writer who lives in New York City. She has covered health and lifestyle for various print and online publishers since 1989. She holds a Master of Science degree in nutrition…

We live in an age that is somewhat over saturated with images. From Facebook to Instagram, photos are everywhere. Researchers behind a new report published in the journal I Transactions on Information…

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In this diagram of the brain the different sections are shown. The Cerebrum are the two large hemispheres of the brain. Each hemisphere is further divided into lobes. Above is the break up of…