For many people, a simple image of clustered holes may seem harmless. But for those who experience trypophobia, patterns such as honeycombs, sponge textures, seed pods, or groups of small circles can trigger intense feelings of fear, discomfort, anxiety, and even physical reactions. Now, scientists believe they may have uncovered the reason behind this unusual reaction — and … [Read more...] about Scientists Think They’ve Finally Worked Out Why This Image Freaks You Out
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Crows Remember Human Faces for Years — And Pass Their Grudges to the Next Generation
It sounds like folklore, but science says otherwise. A wild crow that has never seen you, never been trapped by you, and never been threatened by you can still recognize your face and react aggressively—simply because its parents taught it that you are dangerous. This remarkable discovery comes from research led by John Marzluff at the University of Washington. Scientists … [Read more...] about Crows Remember Human Faces for Years — And Pass Their Grudges to the Next Generation
Meet The Man Who Lives Normally With Damage to 90% of His Brain
A remarkable medical case from France has forced scientists to rethink one of the biggest questions in neuroscience: what does it really take to be conscious? First documented in the medical journal The Lancet in 2007, the case involved a middle-aged man whose brain scans revealed something extraordinary—most of his skull appeared to be filled with fluid, leaving only a thin … [Read more...] about Meet The Man Who Lives Normally With Damage to 90% of His Brain