The Latest Breaking News from Brain

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

Fish or bird ownership showed no significant link to slower cognitive decline in study with implications for ageing societies

Sanmai Technologies, a stealthy neurotechnology startup, has raised $12 million in a Series A round led by LinkedIn co‑founder Reid Hoffman, who will also join its board of directors, Bloomberg reports.

Thomas Holford, 25, was ‘under the influence’ of cannabis when he shook his baby daughter causing ‘catastrophic’ brain injuries leading to her death.

The moment a Kent father who killed his baby daughter by shaking her so hard he caused “catastrophic” brain injuries that led to her death was arrested was filmed on police bodycam footage.

POETRY: This week, poet and artist Frieda Hughes reflects on the news that students will spend up to 25 years on their phones – and how digital devices shrink their brains

If you love logic and visuals, this challenge is for you.🧠 🤓We’ve gathered 22 visual riddles to challenge your brain and your logical thinking. From tricky jigsaw puzzles to mind-bending visual riddles, this trivia is full of surprises and correct answers that aren’t as clear as they seem.

Scientists say they have very strong evidence that the adult human brain is capable of making new neurons, a point of ongoing controversy in neuroscience.

Concussion in sport continues to make headlines, whether it be class actions, young men flocking to the highly violent “RunIt” activity or debate about whether Australian rules football should remove the “bump” once and for all.