Why do we cry – The reason behind it

Usually, we relate crying to sadness. But, do you know why we really cry? Experts believe crying may be an evolutionary trait. When our ancestors hurt themselves or felt upset, they cried. Their tears evolved as a way to send a message to people close to them that they needed help from others. The same…

Saccadic masking – You are blind almost 40 mins in a day

Can you believe if a person who can completely see is blind almost 40 mins to an hour per day? This phenomenon is called Saccadic Masking and also known as (visual) Saccadic suppression. It is a visual illusion where the brain selectively blocks visual processing during our eye movements. A saccade is a quick, simultaneous…

What is call of the void – lappel du vide

Have you ever been up somewhere high, looked down, and had the urge to jump? This signal happens quickly and goes away without even realizing why. Strange right? 30% of people experience it at least once. This phenomenon is called the call of the void, or l'appel du vide in French. It is the weird…

Why do we forget things when entering a room – The doorway effect

Sometimes, you might open the fridge only to realize why you opened it. Or ran to the bedroom to get something and forgot why you entered the room. This memory gap of forgetting why you entered a room is called "The Doorway Effect". It is a psychological phenomenon and also called as "Event Boundary"or "Location…