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Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes

Surgeon expresses shock at world-first finding

State agency accused of allowing logging that will endanger marsupial species, while doctors tell of surprising cause of a patient’s discomfort

Since the start of the COVID pandemic, there has been more attention given to problems of mental ill-health including depression than ever before. A new therapeutic option, especially for depression, transcranial magnetic stimulation, is slowly helping to address some of these considerable unmet needs in our community.

Short naps at the right time of day can boost focus, help solidify memories and potentially improve heart health.

Headphone and earplug sales are booming, but individual efforts to turn down the volume may alter our brains and surrounds in unexpected ways

Teaching tips using brain science from Beth Rogowsky, a professor at Bloomsburg University, from her book on brain science and teaching.

Woman complained of forgetfulness and depression before doctors pulled out an 8cm roundworm normally found in pythons

'I don't want anyone else to go through it like some of my family has.'