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New 'thought-controlled' device reads brain activity through the jugular

By Nicoletta Lanese published

A new brain-computer-interface device doesn't require open-brain surgery to implant.

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How does grief affect the brain?

By Joe Phelan published

Grief can trigger a number of cognitive, behavioral and physiological changes.

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Humans' big-brain genes may have come from 'junk DNA'

By Nicoletta Lanese published

"De novo" genes may have paved the way for humans' big brains.

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diagram showing a new anatomical structure in the brain called the SLYM which lies between the skull and surface of the brain

Newfound 'protective shield' in the brain is like a watchtower for immune cells

By Nicoletta Lanese published

Scientists discovered a "protective shield" in the brain.

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Fluorescent protein chains produced by genetically-altered mouse neurons.

Secret inner workings of cells revealed through self-assembling 'memory' chains

By Harry Baker published

Researchers genetically altered mouse brain cells to produce physical timelines of their key events in the form of a self-assembling chain of fluorescent proteins.

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Earth core structure illustrated with geological layers according to scale.

11 amazing Earth discoveries from 2022

By Tia Ghose published

Earth has been thoroughly explored, yet is still teeming with secrets. In 2022, scientists unearthed several of them.

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How does music affect your brain?

By Becks Shepherd published

Music can have wide-ranging effects on the brain, impacting everything from cognitive performance to stress levels.

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Close up of young woman's face whilst she is listening to ear buds whilst running on the beach.

1 billion teens and young adults risk hearing loss from listening devices

By Rachael Rettner published

More than one billion teens and young adults worldwide may be at risk for hearing loss, a new review study suggests.

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What is a second cousin?

By Ailsa Harvey, Live Science Staff published

Reference How to identify your second cousin, first cousin once removed and other distant relatives.

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depressed woman sitting near window and looking at autumn landscape outside in rainy day.

Seasonal Affective Disorder: What are the symptoms?

By Laura Geggel published

REFERENCE Although seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can strike in summer, it’s most common throughout fall and winter — here are the symptoms to look out for.

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