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Scans that are 64 million times clearer give a new look at the brain

New imaging processes will enable scientists to understand better how brains change with age, diet, and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's.

Communication & Cognition

Here's Why Your Brain Will Forgive You For Not Multitasking

Monotasking may be better for our health and may also improve productivity and safety.

Technology & Innovation

The potential of Brain-Machine Interface technology has Silicon Valley excited, and ethicists worried

Brain-Machine Interface technology has the potential to improve the lives of people with a disability, but without regulation, it may be open to abuse.

I tried doing a ‘brain dump’ every day for a week to declutter my mind, manage racing thoughts, and improve focus.

When Sarah Jackson first heard of brain-dumping, she didn’t think much of it; but after reading up on it, she decided to give it a shot for a week—and found it worked even better than she expected.

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Brain implant allows person with complete paralysis to communicate

Scientists have enabled a person with complete paralysis to communicate using an implanted brain-computer interface (BCI). The hope now is that verbal communication with such devices may one day be possible.

The Surprising Connection Between Hoarding And One Brain Condition

A recent study has found that hoarders are more likely to have ADHD.

The Australian study uncovering what happens in the brains of people with sleep apnea

It’s no secret that sleep apnoea can cause serious sleep problems for sufferers, but an ongoing Australian study is investigating the impacts sleep apnoea has on the brain while subjects are awake.

Technology & Innovation

AI May Have A Thing Or Two To Learn From Our Imperfect Brains

Most of us think of artificial intelligence as something that can easily out-perform a human brain—but can it?

Does exercise hold the key to a therapy for the ageing brain?

You may exercise to look and feel better, but exercise could also be good for your brain.

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OUR BRAIN IS A PREDICTION MACHINE THAT IS ALWAYS ACTIVE

The quest to improve voice recognition software has spurred research into how the brain works, and has found that our brain is constantly trying to predict the future, e.,g the next word, the next meal etc.

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The world is getting exponentially more complex – here’s how we navigate it

Humans construct extremely complex social, institutional and technological systems that can generate even more complexity.

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Three factors explain why it’s so hard to change our minds-but it’s not hopeless!

People form opinions based on emotions, such as fear, contempt, and anger, rather than relying on facts. New facts often do not change people's minds, but keeping an open mind, learning new things and not being swayed by outliers can make a difference.

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The Best Way to Learn Faster and Improve Your Memory Includes 10 Science-Backed Cognitive Benefits.

Self-testing is a proven method to speed up learning without the pressure of exams—long-term success is mainly based on what you know and contributes to lifelong learning.

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You Don't Actually Have A 'Lizard Brain', Evolutionary Study Reveals

It used to be thought that part of the human brain still had reptilian qualities—the so-called 'lizard brain'—scientists have shown that this is not the case.

Keys to Keeping Your Brain Healthy

Physical exercise, positive relationships and a passion for life help develop and maintain our brain's basic structures as we age.

The Mysterious Phenomenon of Déjà Vu Is Finally Closer to Being Explained

Research suggests that if you are visiting a new place and it resembles one that you have already visited—the resemblance is enough to trigger a feeling of Déjà vu

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Keep Forgetting Things? Neuroscience Says These 3 Simple Habits Boost Your Brain and Improve Memory

Getting enough sleep, social interaction, ninety minutes of reading a day, crossword puzzles, using technology, pursuing education and detail-oriented hobbies can all help combat memory loss.

Technology & Innovation

Brain Implants like Neuralink Could Change Your Personality in Surprising Ways

Neuralink plans human trials of neural implants that should be able to turn brain activity into a digital output—however, there are ethical concerns.

Depression is probably not caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain—new study

For decades, researchers believed that depression was caused by a ‘chemical imbalance’ in the brain, i.e. an imbalance of a brain chemical called serotonin. However, new research indicates that may not be the case.

Communication & Cognition

Your phone and your brain - what we know so far

This article investigates the ongoing debate about whether heavy social-media use affects our ability to multitask.

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Cognitive Biases and Brain Biology Help Explain Why Facts Don’t Change Minds

A challenge to our worldview can often feel like a personal attack—instead of making us consider an alternative view, it can make us even more supportive of our original opinion.