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How we discovered specific brain cells that enable intelligent behaviour

For decades, neuroscientists have developed mathematical frameworks to explain how brain activity drives behaviour in predictable, repetitive scenarios, such as while playing a game. These algorithms have not only described brain cell activity with remarkable precision but also helped develop artificial intelligence with superhuman achievements in specific tasks, such as…

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Thirty years on, our research linking viral infections with Alzheimer’s is finally getting the attention it deserves

The common cold sore virus, which is often caught in childhood, usually stays in the body for life – quietly dormant in the nerves. Now and then, things like stress, illness or injury can trigger it, bringing on a cold sore in some people. But this same virus – called…

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Children under six should avoid screen time, French medical experts say

TV, tablets and smartphones ‘hinder and alter brain development’, open letter says

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‘Ain’t Going Down Without a Fight’: Michael Bolton confirms he has incurable brain cancer

Singer says he is living with “a reality of mortality”

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Screen time rewires your child’s brain. Here’s what you can do about it

Scans show screen time can change the brain’s physical structure and pathways

The Independent UK

Woman who nearly died after stroke describes being able to sing before speaking – and she’s not alone

The young woman was told she had a ten per cent chance to live

The Independent UK

One in three report ability to sing better than speak after stroke, poll finds

One young stroke survivor has told how singing has helped her recovery.

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World Rugby’s brain health service finds 25% of ex-players ‘at risk’ of problems

One quarter of a group of former elite rugby union players who have participated in World Rugby’s new brain health service programme have been identified as being ‘at risk’

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How does consciousness work? Duelling scientists tested two big theories but found no winner

“Theories are like toothbrushes,” it’s sometimes said. “Everybody has their own and nobody wants to use anybody else’s.”

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Michael Bolton’s daughter says he was ‘singing within minutes’ of brain surgery

The singer said he appreciated life more following the operation.

Evening Standard

Are microplastics really in everything – even my brain?

The plastic particles are everywhere – here’s what to know about what to avoid, whether they ever leave the body and what to do about plastic pollution

The Guardian - US

Michael Bolton speaks out about brain cancer diagnosis for the first time

The 72-year-old musician was first diagnosed with glioblastoma in December 2023

The Independent UK

As a neuroscientist, I’ve seen the impact of harsh words on children’s brains. We need to prevent childhood verbal abuse

Harsh words can wound – and when directed at children, they can have a lifelong impact.

The Conversation

48 Cool Facts To Satisfy Your Obsessive Need To Know Everything

Your brain is not a muscle but it does need exercise to stay fit. This Instagram page is like a gym for when you need to flex your mind.

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Scientists use live human brain tissue to speed up hunt for dementia cure

Exclusive: British team exposed live cells to toxic proteins to gather rare insight into how dementia develops

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The experts: neurologists on 17 simple ways to look after your brain

Sleep well, swap butter for olive oil, learn a musical instrument – or embrace some other ‘magnificent obsession’. Here is what doctors do themselves to delay the onset of cognitive decline

The Guardian - AU

Next Wallabies coach Les Kiss: a mongrel mix of league and union, coach and strategist

An extended transition from the Joe Schmidt era should be smooth before Kiss sets about solving one of the great brain strainers in sport: how to return Australian rugby to greatness

The Guardian - UK

Exercise can counter side-effects of cancer treatment, biggest review of its kind shows

Exercise such as aerobic and resistance training and yoga found to reduce heart and nerve damage and brain fog

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Elon Musk’s Neuralink Has to Use Robot Surgeons Because the Surgery is ‘Impossible For a Human’ to Perform

Elon Musk revealed that Neuralink had to rely on a fully autonomous surgical robot for brain electrode implantation because human surgeons could not match the speed, precision, and consistency required for the delicate procedure.

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Both novelty and familiarity affect memory – how to make use of this when preparing for exams

When getting ready to take exams, it can sometimes feel as though there’s no way all the information you need to remember is going to fit in your brain. But there are ways to create the right conditions to make your studying as efficient as possible.

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Children link accents with intelligence from the age of five, says study

From the moment we are born (and even before that, in utero), we tune into the languages around us. This includes the accents they are spoken in.

The Independent UK

This is what the warm weather is doing to your brain

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The Independent UK

Teddi Mellencamp shows off brain surgery scars on red carpet days after sharing update on cancer battle

The former ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ star was first diagnosed with melanoma in 2022

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20 Last-Minute Decisions That Changed The Course Of History

Sometimes a decision made in the blink of an eye can even change the course of history.

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What magic reveals about the brain – and how magicians sometimes fool themselves

Magicians have long been masters of mind games, turning our brain’s quirks and blind spots into moments of pure astonishment. But magic isn’t just for show – it’s become a powerful tool in the cognitive science of unlocking the mind’s hidden limitations.

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