All humans have unique fingerprints. They are left as an impression on nearly every surface we touch, including our own hands. What’s so special about fingerprints? Well, there are lots of very interesting scientific facts about fingerprints that you might not know! What is a Fingerprint? Fingerprints are unique patterns of ridges and valleys on […]
Making sure that your brain function is at its best is not exactly straightforward. Problems that start in the brain can actually show up in other areas of the body due to the complexity of our nervous systems. When you think that there is an issue with your brain, your doctor will run diagnostic tests […]
Have you ever wondered if marijuana affects your brain and if other drugs may be better or worse? You may be interested in the findings.
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The memory of fear is seared into our brains. Our brains have a powerful way of protecting us from harm. But what happens when we fail to take the same precautions? We’re reminded every time we return to that same place or recall our worst experiences. It is true that the memories of traumatic events […]
Biology is a complex system that involves the chemistry of our body’s systems, the functioning of these different systems, and the interaction between all of these systems. As a result, biology impacts not only how we physically interact with the world—how we talk, how we move—but also the way we think, eat, and relate to […]
Biology and evolution are intricately tied together. (No, that’s not a pun.) Both biology and evolution tend to be considered abstract subjects, but biology is closely tied to evolution. The role of biology in evolution is to understand basic differences between living organisms, and Charles Darwin first became interested in this connection by studying the […]
In today’s world, almost every decision we make has some impact on the environment. From choosing what clothes to wear, to which energy we use, the choices we make will affect the world around us. The environment is everywhere—in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and our food. Consequently, it’s doubly important to […]
Research is emerging that shows that incorporating cognitive science concepts and principles into teaching and learning can improve learning outcomes. Constructivism, the pedagogical model most closely associated with cognitive science, is an educational philosophy that focuses on providing opportunities for students to construct meaning from their experiences. It is an approach that facilitates students’ knowledge […]
Cognitive science is a relatively new field of study. Though it has been around for a while, it is only recently that it has started to gain much popularity. While cognitive science looks at how the brain works, it focuses primarily on how the brain can remember things. Cognitive science includes a variety of subfields, […]
Science is the driving force behind human development. Through the study of science, we study ourselves. We investigate what it means to be human, what makes us human, and what is wrong. We study our genes, behavior, nurture, and so on. Through science, we learn about ourselves and, perhaps more importantly, we learn what we […]
