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A new study shows that the brain activity behind decision-making is far more widespread across the organ than first thought.

Who could ever say 'no' to lots of cute photos of cats?

Even if you don’t recall many facts from high school biology, you likely remember the cells required for making babies: egg and sperm. Maybe you can picture a swarm of sperm cells battling each other in a race to be the first to penetrate the egg.

People who consume the highest amounts of sweeteners commonly found in low-calorie drinks and desserts experience cognitive decline 62 per cent faster than those who consume the lowest amounts, researchers have found.

Get ready to rot your brain on a bigger screen.

A national strategy for neurological conditions could save $7 billion a year, according to advocates who will present a blueprint for action to the government.

Sharpen your pencils and dust off those old notebooks - it’s time to head back to English class!From tricky grammar rules you haven’t thought about in years to the classic novels that filled your school reading lists, this quiz will test both sides of your brain.Can you recall Shakespeare, Dickens,…

Soft and joyful music produced the best recovery effects, while sad music was less effective than doing nothing at all

Finding can lead to therapies that alleviate ‘worst consequences of old age’

The prime minister has honoured pathologist and cancer patient Richard Scolyer with a multimillion-dollar commitment in his name.

Three-month old Kaylani Kalanzi was on a child protection plan when she suffered catastrophic brain injuries and broken leg and ribs, murder trial told