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Programmers need a "second brain" to write code faster to keep up with consumer demands in an economy that's dependent on software for most everyday activities.

A team at Northwestern University traced the neural pathway that produces those dizzy feelings after a sleepless night in mice.

Ārepa, a Kiwi health drink with some unique ingredients, has been making a splash. But after it promised too much in its marketing, it's been slapped down by food authorities.

Optical illusions are captivating images that challenge our cognitive perception and observation skills. These illusions offer valuable insights into the intricate workings of our brain when processing complex visual stimuli. Engaging in these mind-bending challenges on a regular basis can potentially enhance cognitive functions. They also test one’s attention span…

A new study finds that hormonal contraceptive pills may affect parts of the brain that deal with fear.

The luxurious yet suitably earthy Aller Dorset was just the escape Chloe Hubbard’s jangled brain and stress-addled body needed

A new map of 56,000 cells in the outer layer of the human brain could inform research into a whole class of diseases.

For a while, limitations in technology meant that animators and researchers were only capable of creating human-like faces which seemed a little “off”.

Few people had probably heard of frontotemporal dementia until earlier this year, when the family of actor Bruce Willis announced the 68-year-old had been diagnosed with the condition.

Implant with microscopic sensors translates brain signals, aiding those with motor disorders and 'locked-in' syndrome.

Becky Prout was diagnosed with a rare condition dubbed ‘brain on fire’