Month: February 2023

The Binding Problem 2.0: Beyond Perceptual Features

Imagine trying to figure out which puzzle pieces go together to form a complete picture. That’s the challenge scientists have been grappling with for the past 30 years in vision science. Known as the ‘binding problem,’ it refers to how our brains correctly link specific features to their corresponding objects. But here’s the exciting part: […]

Published on February 6, 2023

The Puzzle of Belief

Belief, a concept often mentioned in cognitive science, has proven to be a perplexing puzzle. But fear not! Researchers propose a fascinating idea: pluralism about believing. It suggests that there are different ways to ‘believe’ an idea, each forming its own distinct variety of believing. Picture it like exploring a 3D jigsaw puzzle, where belief […]

Published on February 6, 2023

A Healthy Lifestyle Could Halve Your Risk of Long COVID

Imagine if reducing your risk of long COVID was as simple as taking care of a pet! A recent study discovered that women who followed a healthy lifestyle, which included maintaining a healthy body weight, not smoking, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, eating a high-quality diet, and drinking alcohol in moderation, had roughly half the […]

Published on February 6, 2023