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Why Are Our Brains so Big?

We apparently have two uniquely human genes to thank for our cognitive abilities.

Highly Cited Researchers

The most successful researchers – those with the broadest impact – work in the United States. But this lead over the runner-up is shrinking.

“Tastes Like Raspberry Candy”

Sweet instead of bitter: how 3D chewable tablets make the treatment of sick children and adults easier.

Bright Minds

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Learning While Dreaming

Actively glean knowledge, overcome fears or practice athletic skills: it is all possible in a lucid dream

“You Never Know When the Next Breakthrough Will Arrive, or Where It Will Come From”

Laura Seeholzer is the winner of the 2024 Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology. Three questions for the American scientist:

“The Industry Has to Produce Wines Specifically That Are Easily Dealcoholized”

Lisa Kunz is a food chemist who, using high tech and a trained nose, studies how alcohol-free wine can be made to taste better. A conversati ...

Exploring Life

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Impact and Consequence

Environmental factors such as noise, fine particulates in the air and stress make up our exposome. Its study promises enormous potential for ...

When Everything Flows and Time Slows

What do a dancer, a watchmaker and a mountaineer have in common? They all experience flow – times when everything just feels right.

Thank You for Being You

Those who feel seen and appreciated have it easier in life. About “mattering” – the good feeling of being important to others.

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Positivity - Happiness Can Be Learned

Every day presents us with plenty of reasons to despair. Nevertheless, by applying just a few scientifically tested tips and tricks, it is possible to train positive emotions – and thus strengthen wellbeing and self-healing powers.

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Creativity - The Future Belongs to the Creative

Artificial intelligence can imitate music by Beethoven; it can write journal articles and even create paintings. Is human creativity on its way to becoming superfluous? The clear answer is no. Creativity is now more coveted than ever.

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Inspiring Science

Why Are Our Brains so Big?

Highly Cited Researchers

“Tastes Like Raspberry Candy”

Bright Minds

Learning While Dreaming

“You Never Know When the Next Breakthrough Will Arrive, or Where It Will Come From”

“The Industry Has to Produce Wines Specifically That Are Easily Dealcoholized”

Exploring Life

Impact and Consequence

When Everything Flows and Time Slows

Thank You for Being You

Dossiers

Positivity - Happiness Can Be Learned

Creativity - The Future Belongs to the Creative