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'Smoothness' in parts of brain's surface may boost risk of depression, study suggests
By Emily Cooke published
An analysis of more than 400 brain scans has revealed a potential new biomarker for depression.
The brain-bending secret behind hundreds of optical illusions has finally been revealed
By Harry Baker published
"Simultaneous contrast illusions" rely on altering the backgrounds of images to change how we perceive the colors and brightness of objects within them. Now, a computer model may have revealed exactly how they fool us.
Mysterious spiral signals in the human brain could be key to our cognition
By Ben Turner published
Scientists suggest strange swirls across the outer layer of the brain might be used to link different parts of it together and help process information faster.
Elon Musk's Neuralink 'brain chips' cleared for 1st in-human trials
By Sarah Moore published
Brain implants developed by Elon Musk's company Neuralink have been approved for human testing. The safety of the devices previously came under scrutiny following reports of "botched surgeries" in animal test subjects.
What is the science behind déjà vu?
By Racheal Ede published
Déjà vu, the feeling of having experienced something before, is very common, but why does it happen?
Scientists may be able to put Mars-bound astronauts into 'suspended animation' using sound waves, mouse study suggests
By Ben Turner published
Firing ultrasound signals into rodent brains puts them in a torpor-like state. Scientists are wondering if it could be used on humans.
Spanish Civil War soldier saw the world 'backward' after bullet pierced brain, historic case report reveals
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
After being shot in the head, a soldier in the Spanish Civil War woke up to find a world that's completely backward.
Brain signals underlying chronic pain could be 'short-circuited,' study suggests
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Scientists uncovered a "biomarker" for chronic pain in the brains of four patients and are using the data to develop a new brain stimulation therapy.
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