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‘Digital brains’ that ‘think’ and ‘feel’: why do we personify AI models, and are these metaphors actually helpful?

The press has always used metaphors and examples to simplify complex issues and make them easier to understand. With the rise of chatbots powered by artificial intelligence (AI), the tendency to humanise technology has intensified, whether through comparisons to medicine, well-known similes, or dystopian scenarios.

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Nathan Sykes scrapped second solo album to focus on The Wanted bandmate Tom Parker's health

Nathan Sykes abandoned his second solo album after his late The Wanted bandmate Tom Parker revealed his brain tumour.

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Why Do People Spend More When They Use Plastic Instead of Cash?

Ever notice how swiping a card feels way too easy? A tap here, a swipe there, and suddenly the cart is full, the bill is higher than expected, and the wallet doesn’t feel any lighter. Cash makes every purchase tangible—you physically see the bills leaving your hands.

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'Groundbreaking' gene therapy is first treatment for Huntington's disease to slow the condition

Results from a three-year trial suggest an experimental gene therapy for Huntington's disease can slow the progression of the deadly condition by 75%.

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AI: from apocalyptic fears to life-saving breakthroughs

The next industrial revolution, or a doom-laden prelude to an apocalyptic wipe-out? No one’s quite sure how AI will reshape our future - the only certainty is that it will. This week’s ScaleUp Standard newsletter is about Brainomix - an AI health technology that’s already in hundreds of British hospitals,…

Evening Standard

Trump's touting of an unproven autism drug surprised many, including the doctor who proposed it

A Trump administration decision to repurpose an old chemotherapy drug for autism has surprised many experts — including the physician who recently proposed the idea

The Independent UK

In 'Secrets of the Brain,' Jim Al-Khalili explores 600 million years of brain evolution to understand what makes us human

In his new BBC show, Jim Al-Khalili journeys through hundreds of millions of years of brain evolution. Live Science spoke to him about what he learned along the way and how this knowledge sheds new light on human cognition.

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Huntington’s disease treated successfully for first time in UK gene therapy trial

Surgical procedure to treat devastating illness slowed progress of disease by 75% in patients after three years

The Guardian - UK

Neuroscience finds musicians feel pain differently from the rest of us

It’s well known that learning to play an instrument can offer benefits beyond just musical ability. Indeed, research shows it’s a great activity for the brain – it can enhance our fine motor skills,language acquisition, speech, and memory – and it can even help to keep our brains younger.

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Hobbits of Flores evolved to be small by slowing down growth during childhood, new research on teeth and brain size suggests

Until Homo floresiensis was discovered, scientists assumed that the evolution of the human lineage was defined by bigger and bigger brains. Via a process called encephalization, human brains evolved to be relatively more massive than would be expected based on corresponding body size.

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Cycling might help prevent the onset of dementia, new study finds

The brains of nearly half a million people were studied by researchers from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China and the University of Sydney

Cycling Weekly

New RLS helmet tech 'reduces risk of concussion' compared to conventional designs says independent tester

Designed in London, RLS will be first used in Canyon's Deflectr helmet released this autumn

Cycling Weekly

Even people who drink low quantities of alcohol at risk of dementia, according to huge new study

Researchers say the latest analysis challenges the common belief that low levels of alcohol are beneficial for brain health

The Independent UK

Drinking any amount of alcohol may increase dementia risk, study suggests

The findings challenge the idea that light drinking could benefit brain health, researchers said.

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TikTok ‘brain cancer mom’ Emily Long’s ‘addiction’ revealed, and the only cure she said would be a ‘crime against humanity’

Long struggled with more than what she told her TikTok followers.

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James Gunn Just Answered A Fan's Question About The DCU's Timeline That Is Already Sparking Theories In My Brain

The possibilities are endless.

The Independent UK

Kirsty Gallacher to undergo radiotherapy for inoperable tumour pressing on her brain

Broadcaster Kirsty Gallacher has revealed she is to undergo radiotherapy for a dangerous tumour pressing on her brain.

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New Release Layer System for helmets tops safety rankings at first outing

RLS, which stands for Release Layer System, promises to significantly reduce the risk of concussion and has already been adopted by Canyon

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Former Arsenal striker Billy Vigar dies aged 21 after freak accident during match

Vigar was left with a ‘significant brain injury’ after colliding with a concrete wall during a game

The Independent UK

The natural hormone that boosts our brains after intense exercise

Scientists have revealed how working out can trigger a chain of processes which promotes brain health and function

International Business Times UK

Trump's $100K Visa Fee Sparks Tech Backlash, Airport Panic, and Fears of US Brain Drain

Trump's new $100,000 visa fee sparks outrage in tech sector, with critics warning of brain drain, productivity loss, and chaos for skilled immigrants.

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More secrets emerge about TikTok ‘brain cancer’ mom, Emily Long, who killed herself and most of her family

We now know more about Long's life before she died.

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Gestational diabetes linked to autism and ADHD in new study

A major new analysis is drawing fresh attention to the possible links between gestational diabetes and long-term brain health in both mothers and their children. The review, which combined data from 48 studies conducted over nearly 50 years, suggests that diabetes during pregnancy may have effects that extend well beyond…

Total Film

James Gunn has all but confirmed the villain of Superman 2, and it's exactly who we all expected

It's looking like Brainiac will indeed be the villain of Man of Tomorrow

The Conversation

Major theories of consciousness may have been focusing on the wrong part of the brain

What gives rise to human consciousness? Are some parts of the brain more important than others? Scientists began tackling these questions in more depth about 35 years ago. Researchers have made progress, but the mystery of consciousness remains very much alive.

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