Play games in the name of science and help discover the key to maintaining healthy brains and bodies
Its programme of events will explore “Extremes” and offer the opportunity to get hands on with some of science’s most cutting-edge developments. Festivalgoers will explore some of the biggest questions facing our planet through multi-sensory experiences, immersive performances and hands-on activities.
Ahead of the festival, organisers have announced the chance to be a part of history by participating in the world’s largest online study into the elusive relationship between the brain and body. Manchester Science Festival has collaborated with researchers at Western University, Canada, to launch a pioneering series of online brain games that will support world-renowned neuroscientists to discover more about the links between physical and cognitive health.
Despite the seemingly obvious examples, like being ‘hangry’ affecting the ability to concentrate, stress making muscles feel tense, or steady breathing helping to calm the mind, still little is understood about the dialogue between body and brain. The ‘Brain and Body study’ aims to answer these questions in an online engaging experiment, where participants will provide invaluable insights by exploring a series of lifestyle-related questions and fun brain games. The results will be explored as part of Manchester Science Festival in October.
The survey can be completed online at www.brainbodystudy.com. It takes around 75 minutes to complete, includes fun brain games and cognitive challenges, and at the end will share results with the participant.
Explore some of the biggest questions facing our planet through entertaining events, immersive performances, family fun and hands-on activities across 10 days of inspiring experiences for all ages.
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