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Patterns - patterns everywhere! In this logic trivia, we’ve prepared you a bouquet of things. Letters, shapes, numbers, and sequences - this is what waits for you in this logic quiz. But oh, it’s not going to be a walk in a flower park, that’s for sure. It’s you against…

A man has sought bail after being charged with the manslaughter of his girlfriend following a podcast and inquest held in the eight years since her death.

Here's what the CEO of a brain-implant company sees as the industry's biggest problem.

Around 92% of people living in the UK have used at least one over-the-counter drug in the past year. While these drugs make it possible to manage symptoms that don’t otherwise require a prescription – such as painkillers for headaches or cough and cold remedies – they aren’t suitable for…

By tapping into the enigmatic theory of how neurons transmit signals, scientists have proven they can one day build computer chips with near-zero electrical resistance.

Why do we forget things? Is it simply a sign of memory impairment, or are there evolutionary benefits?

A police officer who attended a nursing home when a 95-year-old with dementia symptoms was tasered told colleagues that was the best they could have done.

Kratom, a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia, has been traditionally used by locals for its energizing and soothing effects. In recent years, it has gained popularity for a variety of uses beyond pain relief and relaxation. Many users have ...

Researchers created the most detailed map of the brain's functional networks using data from people watching movies, including "Inception," "Home Alone" and "Erin Brokovich."

A study looking at the brain size of different breeds relative to their skulls reveals how humans have altered the species through artificial selection.

Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults over 65 – more than 4% – have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain amount of cognitive decline is normal as age sets in.