10 Interesting Fact About Neuroscience and the brain

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• The human brain has around 100 billion neurons.
• A newborn baby has about 100 trillion of brain synapses.
• When someone laughs, the brain releases dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins, which make us feel happy.
• Our brain continues to develop throughout our lives, even to old age.
• The brain area responsible for language skills lies on the left side of the brain.
• The human brain can process information at a speed of 120 meters per second.
• Connection between neurons in the brain can produce electromagnetic waves that can be measured by the EEG tool.
• When we sleep, our brains remain active and process information.
• People who are accustomed to meditation have a thicker brain in the area responsible for attention and emotions.
• The human brain produces electricity of 12-25 watts, enough to turn on a small lamp.