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Optical illusion reveals key brain rule that governs consciousness
A study of mice starts to unravel how the brain gets tricked by this kind of optical illusion, and it gives clues about how visual perception works.
Super-detailed map of brain cells that keep us awake could improve our understanding of consciousness
A new map of a brain network that sustains wakefulness in humans could help improve our understanding of consciousness.
'Frankenstein' mice with brain cells from rats raised in the lab
In recent experiments, rat brain cells filled in for lost neurons in mouse brains, raising new possibilities for growing donor tissues across species.
Why do people hear their names being called in the woods?
Auditory pareidolia is a phenomenon in which people can hear familiar sounds from seemingly static background noise.
Can faking a smile make you feel happier?
Lab research often gives one answer about whether smiling can make you feel happier, but does that translate to the real world?
AI pinpoints where psychosis originates in the brain
Scientists have moved a step closer to understanding the basis of the hallucinations and delusions that characterize schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Lab-grown 'minibrains' help reveal why traumatic brain injury raises dementia risk
Miniature models of the brain are helping scientists study the cellular damage inflicted by traumatic brain injuries.
Many kids are unsure if Alexa and Siri have feelings or think like people, study finds
A small study in Scotland suggests many kids overestimate the agency and intellect of AI assistants like Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant.
1st Neuralink patient shown using brain chip to control computer and play chess in unexpected livestream
In a surprise video, Elon Musk's Neuralink revealed the first recipient of the company's brain-computer interface using the device to play online chess. They also discussed the "life-changing" procedure for the first time.
