This simple formula pieced together by Albert Einstein represents the correlation of energy to matter. It essentially means that space, time, mass and energy are all related, and that [c] is the universal constant that ties them all together. Here is a breakdown of the meaning of each letter of […]
Spacetime | what is?
Spacetime refers to whatever external reality underlies our collective experiences of the space between things and the time between events. It is basically a mathematical model that combines space and time into a single interwoven continuum. Space consists of three dimensions, while time consists of one dimension (the 4th dimension). […]
String Theory | what is?
String Theory postulates that all objects within our universe are composed of vibrating filaments (strings) and membranes (branes) of energy. Without getting into too much detail, the theory essentially tries to explain everything about the universe. For instance it tries to help us understand all the universal forces and types […]
The Grandfather Paradox (Time Travel) | what is?
The Grandfather Paradox is a proposed paradox of time travel which results in an inconsistency through changing the past. The paradox describes a time traveler going back in time to kill his grandfather before his grandfather meets his grandmother. As a result, the time traveller is never born. But, if […]
Amygdala | what is?
The Amygdala is an almond-shaped section of nervous tissue located in the temporal lobe of the brain. It is thought to be a part of the limbic System within the brain. This system is responsible for emotion, survival instincts and memory. However, studies have shown that the amygdalae can function […]
Autonomic Nervous System | what is?
The main function of the Autonomic Nervous System comes in the way of involuntary muscle control. It effectively regulates the function of your internal organs such as the heart, stomach and intestines. It is further divided up into the Parasympathetic and Sympathetic division. The parasympathetic nervous system controls sexual arousal, […]
Central Nervous System | what is?
The Central Nervous System is composed of the brain and spinal cord, which effectively controls and influences the activity and functions of the body and mind. It’s main responsibility is to process information and determine an appropriate response. The brain is very much like a central computer. It effectively interprets […]
Cerebral Cortex | what is?
The Cerebral Cortex is responsible for thinking, perceiving, producing and understanding language. It is in essence the most highly developed part of the brain that encompasses two thirds of the brain’s entire mass. The cerebral cortex is divided into four lobes that each have a very specific function related to […]
Fight-or-Flight Response | what is?
The Fight-or-Flight Response is a physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful threat. The reaction begins in the amygdala, which triggers a neural response in the hypothalamus. The initial reaction is followed by activation of the pituitary glands and secretion of the hormone corticotropin. The adrenal gland […]
Hippocampus | what is?
The Hippocampus is a small organ that forms an important part of the limbic system (a region of the brain that regulates emotions). Its main function has to do with the consolidation of information moving it from short-term to long-term memory. In other words, it plays an essential role in […]