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Field of view
The area of the outside world that can be perceived when the head is held still and the gaze is straight ahead. In humans, it is approximately 180° horizontally, of which about 120°–140° is binocular; vertically, it is approximately 135°. Rabbits achieve 360° thanks to their sideways-facing eyes, although their binocular field of vision – i.e., the intersection of both eyes – only covers 30°.
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- The Developing Brain
Children in the Lab
Brain research. It’s not easy to conduct. Especially when it comes to young children.
18.03.2026
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Signals from Within
Emotions shape our lives. That's why we're so good at recognizing and empathizing with them.
18.12.2025
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Consciousness in a Physical World
For centuries, philosophy has sought to unravel the mystery of consciousness.
31.12.2025
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- Communication of Cells
The battle over the neuron doctrine
The neuron doctrine is considered a fundamental idea in brain research – and has caused controversy.
26.08.2025
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Minds and Ideas
Science is made by people – people with histories, dreams, and mistakes.
26.09.2012
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Glossary
15.03.2017
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- Milestones
Thomas Südhof: Many small Steps to the Nobel Prize
Thomas Südhof discovered important synaptic proteins. For this, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine.
03.12.2013
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- Emotions
What are Emotions?
What we feel shapes our emotional life – and helps us react correctly and quickly.
11.09.2025
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- Hearing
From Sound to Interpretation
How the ear processes fluctuations in air pressure into meaningful information.
03.10.2025
