Does the perception of joint effort increase our willingness to persist in a task?

A study shows that perceiving the commitment of those who cooperate with us does not necessarily make the task more enjoyable, but it strengthens the cognitive resources that help us sustain our engagement.

How do the perceived emotional states of deceased loved ones influence the grieving process?

Knowledge about after‑death communications has been evolving and highlights their positive effects on bereavement, but gaps remain. International team supported by Bial Foundation conducted a large‑scale study to deepen understanding of these experiences.

What do caregivers feel when witnessing terminal lucidity in children?

A study about caregivers’ perceptions when witnessing episodes of terminal lucidity in children reveals that this appears to be a profoundly moving experience for terminally ill patients and potentially transformative for those who witness it.

29 March 2026

Is it possible for children in critical condition to regain lucidity moments before death?

A pioneering study analyses contemporary cases of terminal lucidity in children and adolescents and reveals surprising findings, representing the first modern scientific systematisation of terminal lucidity in the pediatric age group.

23 March 2026

What happens in the brain when we grow up without hearing?

A study offers a new perspective on brain plasticity, showing that the brain does not simply replace one sense with another by increasing activation: it can also do so through selective deactivation.

16 March 2026

Do we feel touch where it actually occurs, or where the brain believes the body to be?

A study shows that the sense of body ownership shapes tactile perception, influencing both what we feel and how the brain processes touch.