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Choking during sex has become normalised, with a massive number of young Aussies participating in the act. Here's what to know.

We recently surveyed thousands of young Australians about their experiences of strangulation (or choking) during sex and found more than half (57%) reported being strangled by a partner during sex. About half (51%) said they had strangled their partner during sex.

Since I was young, I have been intrigued by altered states of consciousness, such as out-of-body experiences, paranormal phenomena and religious visions. I studied psychology and neuroscience to gain a better understanding of how these experiences come about. And in my scientific career, I have focused on the question of…

The research shows that a natural walking gait is achievable using a prosthetic leg fully driven by the body’s own nervous system.

Study came after suicide of Lt David Metcalf, who logged his symptoms, and examination of his brain by scientists

Brain-controlled device results in more natural gait and improves stability on stairs and uneven terrain

The Google futurist talks nanobots and avatars, deepfakes and elections – and why he is so optimistic about a future where we merge with computers

Understanding how hormone contraceptives affect mood can help researchers predict who will experience positive or negative effects.

A new study in mice and human cells suggests that a small molecule can help reverse signs of aging by extending telomeres and modulating key genes.

The network of blood channels and tissues known as the blood-brain barrier, which nourishes and shields the brain from dangerous chemicals flowing in the blood, is compromised in Alzheimer's disease. Read further on Dynamite News:

The ultra-rich are signing up for brain treatments to remedy anything from low attention spans to screen-induced stress. Madeleine Spencer visits the Modern Brain Clinic to see if she can ‘clean out’ her brain and emerge de-stressed