Childbirth pain is considered to be the most intense there is. A scratch, on the other hand, is hardly felt: the brain is quickly signaled that the injury is not life-threatening. But how far can pain go?
Technology
Many people regularly solve brain teasers to stay mentally young, as they are afraid of becoming forgetful in old age. But can they really improve our memory and even prevent dementia?
New software may be able to turn our thoughts directly into writing in the future. Sounds like science fiction, doesn’t it? Here’s what it can do: