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Do Mom and Dad really know what’s best? A psychologist explains why kids see their parents as bossier than they are

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

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Brain rot: What is it and how can you combat it?

Be mindful about the type of content you are consuming, and how long you are looking at it for.

The Independent UK

Do you have ‘brain rot’ from endless social media? Try our quiz

As the Oxford word of the year for 2024 is announced, here are 12 questions to determine if you an overconsumer of mind-numbing online content

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How to sum up 2024? The Oxford University Press word of the year is 'brain rot'

Oxford University Press has named “brain rot” its word of the year

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‘Brain rot’ is Oxford’s Word of the Year for 2024

Brain rot means ‘supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as the result of overconsumption of material considered to be trivial or unchallenging’

The Independent UK

Brain Rot Is Officially Oxford’s Word Of The Year & That Sums Up The Disaster That Was 2024

Someone’s been reading our group chats.

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Breakthrough brain discovery may lead to ‘yoga pill’, scientists say

Discovery of pathway behind voluntary breathing and emotional regulation in mice brains may lead to new treatments for anxiety and stress disorders

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How Brain Rot, the Oxford Word of the Year, needs to be understood for a better mental health

The Oxford University Press has named 'brain rot' as its Word of the Year. The selection of the Word of the Year is done on the basis of public voting, in which more than 37,000 people had participated this year.

The Times of India

‘Brain rot’: Oxford word of the year 2024 reflects ‘trivial’ use of social media

Expression chosen after public vote describes impact of endless scrolling of mind-numbing content

The Guardian - UK

Brain teaser: Only those with sharp vision can spot the leaf hidden among the parrots in the picture in 7 seconds?

Optical illusions are mesmerizing, mind-warping images that tax the brain's ability to deal with reality. They often present things, drawings, or people in ways that cannot possibly make sense, thus raising wonder and interest. From cognitive and physiological to physical illusions, these visual tricks have been a subject of psychoanalysis…

The Times of India

‘With brain preservation, nobody has to die’: meet the neuroscientist who believes life could be eternal

A brilliant young scientist believes that if we preserve our brains, they could be revived in the future, helping us live for centuries

The Guardian - UK

The brain microbiome: could understanding it help prevent dementia?

Long thought to be sterile, our brains are now believed to harbour all sorts of micro-organisms, from bacteria to fungi. How big a part do they play in Alzheimer’s and similar diseases?

The Guardian - UK

Trad artists honoured at top awards ceremony – the full list

THE ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards posthumously awarded Album of the Year to a Scottish musician that passed away from a brain tumour at age 31.

The National (Scotland)

‘I knew she was going to die,’ says mother of lawyer killed in Laos poisoning after call from daughter’s friend

Simone White had brain surgery and blood transfusions but died nine days after falling ill

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Josh Allen’s ex claims Instagram was ‘hacked’ after ‘brain dead’ comment about NFL star goes viral

Brittany Williams’s ‘brain dead CTE athlete’ comment came shortly after Allen and Hailee Steinfeld announced their engagement

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“They asked me to bring in my guitar and I was woken up part way through my surgery and played different tunes”: Guitarist plays acoustic… during brain operation

He survived, and is back playing with his church band

The Times of India

Why is popcorn brain one of the major health concerns right now? Hack to cut down screen time

"Popcorn brain" is a term used to describe the overstimulation of the brain due to constant exposure to digital devices, leading to an inability to focus or enjoy slower, less stimulating activities. The term popcorn brain was coined by David M. Levy, a computer scientist at the University of Washington.

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How much can your stomach expand after a big meal?

The stomach can grow in size after you eat, but by how much?

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Yale Center Invests $600K+ On Cannabis Research Grants: These Are The Key Conditions Being Studied

Yale's Center announces $600K in grants to 14 researchers studying cannabis' impact on brain development and mental health.

The Conversation

Jet lag: your metabolism recovers quicker than your brain – new study

The body has a network of daily (circadian) clocks that influences most areas of our health, including sleep and metabolism. A central clock in the brain is closely tied to daily sleep rhythms. But there are also clocks in other tissues – such as liver, muscle and fat – and…

Inverse

A Neuroscientists Taught Rats How To Drive — Then Things Got Weird

Rats typically prefer dirt, sticks and rocks over plastic objects. Now, we had them driving cars. Yes, rats can drive. Here's what that means for science.

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Alexandra Burke and Nick Ede team up for festive fundraiser

Alexandra Burke and Nick Ede threw a star-studded Christmas party on Wednesday (27.11.24) to raise money for stroke and brain injury awareness.

The Independent UK

Sleep secrets of the pro athlete: Inside the eight-hours myth and much more

Exclusive interview: Greg Meehan works with boxers, footballers and other athletes, advising them on sleep practices, breath work and mental performance

The Independent UK

Assisted dying: Man with terminal brain condition says fix palliative care first

Matt Saunders, who was diagnosed with multiple system atrophy (MSA), has a life expectancy of six to 12 years.

The Guardian - UK

Four Lions revealed to be part of group suing authorities over brain injuries

Lawyers have withdrawn their application for anonymity for 43 players in a lawsuit as World Rugby, RFU and WRU ask for end to delays in case

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