Why, Human, Why?
Have you ever seen a face in a cloud, tree bark, or even a burnt piece of toast?
This is called pareidolia, a brain trick that helps humans detect faces in patterns. Scientists believe this evolved as a survival instinct—being able to quickly recognize faces helped early humans identify threats or allies in their environment.
Think your memories are accurate? Think again. Every time you recall an event, your brain subtly alters it, like a…
The fresh smell of rain after a dry spell has a name—petrichor—and it triggers feelings of calm and nostalgia. The…
For years, scientists believed humans could only recognize around 10,000 scents. But recent research proves our noses are far more…