How to concentrate, according to science: Take a break
This week we’re exploring the research around the generally agreed principle that taking a break is good for your levels of concentration.
Exploring biorhythms with The Light Box Experiment
When researching doppel, we wanted to see how far you could push our natural response to rhythm. Is it just sound? What would happen if you could feel a rhythm? Or if you could see a rhythm?
The science behind power naps
When pilot André Borschberg flew solo for 4 Days 21 Hours 52 Minutes flying from Nagoya in Japan to Hawaii in the world’s first solar-powered plane, he only slept for twenty minutes at a time.
Did you know? Choir singers can synchronize their heartbeats
This week we’re sharing an interesting piece of work conducted by researchers in Sweden who found that not only can choir singers harmonize their voices, they can also synchronize their heartbeats.
Exploring the effect of exercise on mood
It’s well known that exercise is beneficial for the body, but things aren't so clear cut when it comes to its effect on mood.
How doppel came to be called doppel
When ‘doppel’ first started life it was originally named ‘myTempo’.
The Rubber Hand Illusion
The Rubber Hand Illusion is a pretty cool trick, but it also gives us an interesting insight into the relationship between our brains and our bodies.
The effect of coffee on energy, sleep and mood
Something nearly all of us can relate to is the mid-afternoon coffee.