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Historically, science operated under the notion of a “normal brain,” one that fits standard societal expectations. Those who diverge from this model have often been labeled…
You’ve likely encountered the parable of the blind men and the elephant, where each individual’s perspective is limited to one part, leading to a distorted understanding…
Octopuses in shallow waters, such as the common octopus, typically possess larger brains. Image Credit: Shutterstock Research suggests that the large brains of octopuses are influenced…
An international team of researchers has conducted a groundbreaking study utilizing high-resolution 3D imaging techniques, including micro-CT scans, to reconstruct the brain shapes of over 30…
The New Scientist Book Club took a departure from science fiction in October, focusing instead on the winners of the Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize.…
Is your concentration wavering? Perhaps your brain needs a rinse! Jenny Evans/Getty Images It’s well-known that our focus diminishes when we’re short on sleep. But what…
Conscious decisions are only a fraction of your daily actions. The majority of what you do is dictated by habits, as outlined in recent research featured…
While we can’t physically pivot our ears towards sounds, our brains excel at honing in on them Experienced Skins/Getty Images Many mammals, such as dogs, cats,…
The bed nuclei of the stria terminalis comprise a larger, banded structure in the brain known as the stria terminalis. My Box/Alamy Brain regions that influence…
Before entering the MRI scanner, Emily Weldon practiced moving a lost finger from her amputated arm, accompanied by a researcher. Tamar Makin/Hunter Schone Research suggests our…
Spend time in green spaces to enhance working memory and attention. Luke Hayes/Millennium Images, UK Nature and the Heart Mark Berman (Vermillion, UK; S&S/Simon Element, USA)…
Pandemic. Conflict. Market crash. Government upheaval. A quick look at recent headlines conveys a sense of instability in the world. However, “volatility” isn’t just a concern…
Morrison, a marine creature from the Cambrian period, could represent an early arachnid Junnn11 @ni075 CC BY-SA 4.0 Research indicates that the brains of ancient sea…
Researchers have devised a technique to assess the biological age of the brain, revealing it to be a key indicator of future health and longevity. A…
Influence of Uterine Hormones on Human Brain Development Peter Dazeley/Getty Images The human brain stands as one of the universe’s most intricate structures, potentially shaped by…
Overlap of Brain Regions in Imagination and Reality Perception Naeblys/Alamy How can we differentiate between what we perceive as real and what we imagine? Recent findings…
Elephants are fascinating creatures. Despite their allure, our understanding of the elephant brain remains limited, and there are notable neuroanatomical differences between the Asian (Elephas Maximus)…
During sleep, your brain eliminates toxins that have accumulated throughout the day. Robert Reeder/Getty Images Sleeping pills may help you doze off, but the sleep you…
Recent research has uncovered the reason behind the evolution of our brains, pointing to the influence of gut microbes. Specifically, the study suggests that the intestines…
There is a lot of talk about the word “habit.” Your doctor may advise you to develop the “good habit” of eating five servings of fruits…
Skeleton of Nabaornis Hestia, an 80-million-year-old bird fossilS. Abramowitz/Dinosaur Institute/Los Angeles County Natural History Museum An 80-million-year-old fossil bird skull is so well preserved that scientists…
There is a common belief that animals can smell fear, but can humans do the same? Can you detect someone’s fear just by their scent or…
Place your fingers on the back of your skull, approximately at the same height as the top of your ear. Here, deep in your hair, skin,…
No one doubts that Albert Einstein had a brilliant mind, but the Nobel Prize winner famous for his theories of special and general relativity wasn’t blessed…
Favoritism stems from our individual preferences for colors, tastes, faces, places, and more, which are influenced by our evolutionary history. For instance, we tend to prefer…
Since the beginning of time, men and women have tended to have different social roles, interests, and occupations. It is natural to think that perhaps these…
Elon Musk’s announcement on Monday caught the attention of a small community of scientists who work with the body’s nervous system to treat disorders and conditions.Robert…