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Raccoons break into liquor stores, scale skyscrapers and pick locks – studying their clever brains can clarify human intelligence, too

When a curious raccoon broke into an Ashland, Virginia, liquor store in December 2025, sampled the stock and passed out on the bathroom floor, the story went viral within minutes. The local animal shelter’s Facebook post was picked up by national and international outlets and quickly inspired raccoon-themed cocktails, “trashed…

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Zen and the Art of Persuasive Writing, Abstract to Concrete: Analogies and Metaphors.

Make the important interesting. —James Fallows We have plumbed the depths of abstract words, but what about abstract ideas? Abstractions… The post Zen and the Art of Persuasive Writing, Abstract to Concrete: Analogies and Metaphors. appeared first on Reason.com.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman raises $252 million for brain computer interface venture — but Merge Labs is still in an early research phase

OpenAI has signaled its intentions to become a major player in brain computer interfaces (BCIs) with a $252 million investment in Merge Labs.

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'What's good for your heart is good for the brain' - neurologist reveals 5 tips to lower dementia risk

Neurologist Professor Catherine Mummery encourages us to look at our lives and see if there’s anything to improve to protect our brain and lower dementia risk

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Jackass star Johnny Knoxville can't be hit over head in stunts after suffering brain haemorrhage

Johnny Knoxville can no longer be hit over the head during Jackass stunts, because he is "way over [his] limit for concussions" after suffering a brain haemorrhage, but he "doesn't care about anything else".

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Hospital security kill brain cancer patient after mistaking pink cigarette lighter for a gun

Security entered Trevor Dubois' room after receiving reports of a gun inside, minutes later the patient was dead.

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Australia needs a canine brain bank to reduce the risk of dog attacks

Dog attacks are on the rise in Australia. The most recent data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare show dog-related hospital admissions more than doubled in the eight years to 2021.

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Influential cycling designer Jim Blackburn passes away aged 86

The US rack designer changed the industry with his designs that became the luggage carrying standard

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47 Posts That Perfectly Capture Life With A Spicy, Neurodivergent Brain

These neurodivergent memes capture that strange mix of brilliance, overwhelm, humor, and exhaustion that comes with a spicy brain. These posts turn small struggles into something laughable and deeply relatable. Each meme feels like a quiet nod that says you’re not imagining it, and you’re definitely not alone.

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Kids with brain cancer were already in a life and death struggle. Then came Trump

The US president vowed to ‘end childhood cancer’. But his administration is dismantling the search for a cure and sending families scrambling for treatment

The Guardian - US

8 Emotional Responsibilities Women Take On Without Being Asked

Exhaustion settles deep in your bones, even after sleeping eight hours. You went to work, came home, and finally sat down. Yet, your brain feels like a browser with 3,000 open tabs. This isn’t just physical fatigue; your soul feels tired. Explaining this to a partner or family member often…

Budget and the Bees

The “Dopamine Menu”: The viral mental health hack actually working for ADHD

If you have spent any time on TikTok recently, you might have seen people talking about their “Dopamine Menu.” For once, this isn’t just a fleeting trend or toxic positivity. It is a genuinely brilliant tool, especially for those of us with ADHD or anyone who feels their brain is…

Budget and the Bees

Huntington’s disease: treatments are finally on the horizon after research breakthroughs

Huntington’s disease (HD) has long been impossible to cure, but new research is finally giving fresh hope. HD is a progressive, hereditary brain disease that affects movement, cognition and emotions. Doctors often diagnose HD when people show clear movement problems, typically around 30-50 years of age, after which patients live…

The Conversation

What’s behind the phenomenon of ‘gamer brain’

If you’ve ever refused to knock down a game’s difficulty level, or chased a purposefully pointless achievement, you might have this pernicious but pleasurable affliction

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The surprising lasting benefit to the brain from playing board games

The research found there was a 76 per cent chance that playing board games will improve numeracy skills

LiveScience

Diagnostic dilemma: A man's sudden seizures were set off by sudoku

In the weeks following a ski accident, a German man experienced seizures when he completed sudoku puzzles.

Tom’s Guide

I doubted Mel Robbin's weird bedtime trick could help me fall asleep fast — but I was out cold in 4 minutes according to my sleep tracker

How wellness guru Mel Robbin's simple bedtime habit is helping me fall asleep fast this January — all you need is a pen and paper

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Nervous System Shutdown: 5 Signs Your Body Is Forcing You to Rest

We live in a culture that glorifies the hustle. Instead of resting, we wear burnout like a badge of honor, fueled by caffeine and anxiety. Many convince themselves that pushing a little harder will finally help them catch up. Society often views fatigue as a weakness of willpower, something to…

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The “Shuffle Walk”: 7 Physical Signs of Dementia That appear Before Memory Loss

When we think of dementia, we instinctively picture memory loss. We visualize lost keys, forgotten names, and confusion about dates. We assume that the brain fails first. However, medical research increasingly suggests that the body often signals the decline before memory issues become severe. Dementia is not a single disease…

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'Backward and upward and tilted': Spaceflight causes astronauts' brains to shift inside their skulls

Space apparently changes your frame of mind in more ways than one.

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‘A bombshell’: doubt cast on discovery of microplastics throughout human body

Exclusive: Some scientists say many detections are most likely error, with one high-profile study called a ‘joke’

Reason

Zen and the Art of Persuasive Writing: Be Aware of the Audience

Absent readers and absent writers; know the reader.

Tom’s Guide

I hid Grok on X with this Chrome extension — my timeline is usable again

I thought the Grok brain rot was going to live forever on my X timeline, until I found this Chrome extension that clears all the junk.

Medical Daily

Omega 3 Benefits: How Fish Oil Supplements Power Heart Health, Brain Function, and Inflammation Reduction

Learn about key omega 3 benefits from fish oil supplements, supporting heart and brain health plus inflammation reduction, with evidence-based guidance on dosage, safety, and daily use.

The Independent UK

New sound therapy found to flush out toxic Alzheimer’s proteins from brain

Method may lead to sustained long-term protection against Alzheimer’s symptoms, researchers say

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