Priming — brief exposure to a stimulus — unconsciously influences later responses.

The fundamental theorem of calculus connects differentiation and integration.

Fact #6156 · Psychology

Aerogel, the world's lightest solid, is derived from silica gel with the liquid replaced by gas — it's 99.8% air.

Fact #4896 · Psychology

Your brain is about 73% water — even mild dehydration can impair cognitive performance.

Fact #3834 · Psychology

The rubber hand illusion shows how easily the brain can adopt a fake limb.

Fact #1465 · Psychology

Creative thinking and IQ are related but not identical.

Fact #2974 · Psychology

The anchoring bias causes people to rely too heavily on the first piece of information they encounter.

Fact #6290 · Psychology

Chronic stress physically alters brain structure — shrinking the prefrontal cortex and enlarging the amygdala.

Fact #6667 · Psychology

Your perception is limited.

Fact #2307 · Psychology