In 1990, Auckland Zoo welcomed Burma, an elephant whose life story offers insights into brain health. Elephants, like humans, thrive on strong social bonds, crucial for emotional and cognitive wellbeing. Elephants are highly social, forming tight-knit groups and extensive networks. Similarly, humans are wired for social connection, and isolation [...]
While neurodiversity refers to all the different and diverse brains in the human population (that includes all of us!), neurodivergence refers to those people whose brains are wired differently from the majority. With differently working brains comes different strengths and, sometimes, different challenges. Some people with neurodivergence have formal [...]
A pedestrian crossing beeps insistently, clashing with the chatter of an animated group of backpackers. A bike zips by as a bus screeches to a halt, while the engines of impatient cars add to the symphony of discordant noise. Above, a stock ticker flashes updates, while workers rush through [...]
Here’s what we think happens when you take a breather. And here’s why you should care, according to the latest science. Researchers from the University of California, University of Kentucky, Columbia University, and University of Denver published a paper in 2024 proposing that when we meditate, practise yoga, pray [...]