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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.

How does grief affect the brain?
By Joe Phelan published
Grief can trigger a number of cognitive, behavioral and physiological changes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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