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The mystery of dreaming
Ever had a really random dream that you can’t make any sense of? It is kind of funny that we just lie in our beds unconscious and our minds make up scenarios, for about a third of our lives. But are these scenarios as random as they seem or do they mean anything? And how…
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Leaving Earth behind to find it again?
Have you ever thought about how cool it would be to live on Mars? You are not alone with that thought. Space is one of the things that fascinates people the most and science-fiction fans, as well as scientists, are fantasizing about the idea of living on another planet. To find a planet that is…
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Impact of the colours on our emotions
Have you heard about the relationship between colours and emotions? Artists and interior designers believe that colours affect emotions. For example, when you look at an object, a wall, or clothing that is blue you feel calm. But when you look at something red you feel nervous, excited, or powerful. THAT is the impact of…
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Soft research about OCD
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), has recognised as a mental issue with obsession and compulsive acts. Approximately 2% to 3% of the population of the world has this disorder and demonstrates a chronic process. Actually, OCD has a quite bizarre history. First of all, it dates back to the 19th century. However, at that time the…
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Thinking in shortcuts
It’s late at night. Rain is pouring. You know you have to catch the next bus, or else you’ll be standing soaking wet for the next hour. You see two ways: one that goes through a dark alley and another along a busy street. Without thinking much, you choose the busy street because it feels…
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Into the uncanny valley
Imagine watching a high-budget movie, where animated characters are almost indistinguishable from real actors, yet something about their movements makes your skin crawl. Maybe you’ve seen those eerie human-shaped robots that try to mimic human behavior, but end up feeling more alien than familiar. Or a face with too much botox that seems normal, except…
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Small winged miracles on earth
Butterflies have existed in the world for centuries. With their many varieties, we think of their beauty but also their short lifespan. However, there are a lot of interesting facts about butterflies that we do not know. There are approximately 150.000 species of butterflies known in the world. More than 100 types of butterflies live…
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Get Poisoned By Art: Stendhal Syndrome
People can be poisoned by the food they eat. When the right chemicals do not enter the body, our body tries to create a reaction to this and fights the poison. So, what happens to us if the food we feed our souls is poisonous? Art is food for the soul. In other words, any…
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Game Theory
Game theory is a field that mathematically studies strategic situations in which individuals’ decisions depend on the choices of others. Since ancient times, people have been interested in games such as chess and backgammon, and more recently, sports such as football, basketball and tennis have entered our lives. Game theory helps us understand and model…
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Transportation in the future
Which kind of transportation do you use? How do you go to your work or your school? Do you have a car or a bicycle? All these questions are an essential part of our future. The evolution of the transport modes is an imperative thing for the following times. Our planet needs this evolution because…
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The point of no return
The risk of tipping points in the climate system. As the climate is changing, the Earth gets hotter and hotter. This leads to an increase in natural disasters, health problems, and displacement. However, this gradual change isn’t the only threat we face. There are also tipping points in our climate system. Once passed, there is…
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