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24 ‘Today I Learned’ Facts That Prove It’s Never Too Late To Learn Something New

Let me tell you there’s the internet’s beloved corner of Reddit which makes karma, or rather our brain levels, even because it actually teaches us something.

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Zapping the brain may help boost math skills, study hints

A study suggests that carefully controlled electrical stimulation of the brain may improve math skills, most significantly in people with weaker connections in a specific part of the brain.

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Could electric brain stimulation lead to better maths skills?

A painless, non-invasive brain stimulation technique can significantly improve how young adults learn maths, my colleagues and I found in a recent study. In a paper in PLOS Biology, we describe how this might be most helpful for those who are likely to struggle with mathematical learning because of how…

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Why frequent nightmares may shorten your life by years

Waking up from a nightmare can leave your heart pounding, but the effects may reach far beyond a restless night. Adults who suffer bad dreams every week were almost three times more likely to die before age 75 than people who rarely have them.

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Expert says Adriana Smith’s case goes beyond abortion politics

ANALYSIS: Lindsey Breitwieser says a more nuanced ethical approach that does not frame a mother and child as adversaries is needed

The Independent UK

7-Eleven worker declared brain dead after being attacked by her manager, family says

Jessica McLaughlin was declared brain dead after allegedly getting into a physical altercation with her manager at 7-Eleven, her family said.

The Independent UK

When do we first feel pain?

At some point between conception and early childhood, pain makes its debut. But when exactly that happens remains one of medicine’s most challenging questions.

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Keeping brain-dead pregnant women on life support raises ethical issues that go beyond abortion politics

Adriana Smith, a 30-year-old woman from Georgia who had been declared brain-dead in February 2025, spent 16 weeks on life support while doctors worked to keep her body functioning well enough to support her developing fetus. On June 13, 2025, her premature baby, named Chance, was born via cesarean section…

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What watching videos at faster speeds does to your brain

A recent meta-analysis showed that increasing playback speed had increasingly negative effects on test performance

The Independent UK

High levels of Alzheimer‘s-linked protein found in healthy newborn babies

For years, scientists have assumed high levels of p-tau217 always spell trouble. The new research suggests they’ve been wrong

The Independent UK

Common cough medicine could slow dementia in Parkinson’s patients, study hints

Cough medicine widely used in Europe remains unapproved for use in US, Canada, researchers say

The Independent UK

Incredible neural implant translates neural activity into speech almost instantly by focussing on sound production instead of word choice

I just can't wait to see BCIs like this in the gaming scene.

PC Gamer

Brain fade sees basketball player dunk in his own net to trigger double-overtime defeat

A game at the Fiba Under-19 World Cup in Switzerland will be remembered for the unusual help that triggered Australia’s late comeback

The Guardian - AU

10 Hidden Symptoms of Cognitive Decline Most Adults Dismiss

Most people associate cognitive decline with obvious memory loss, but the reality is much more nuanced. Subtle changes often appear years before a diagnosis, yet...

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The 10 Best Sci-Fi Audiobooks of All Time

Why read boring paper when you could listen to audio signals beamed into your brain via machine? Now THAT is sci-fi.

The Guardian - UK

Brain rot isn’t new – but now we’re all talking about it

Letter: Fiona McPherson finds that the earliest usage dates from 1854

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Babies have more of this Alzheimer’s-linked protein than dementia patients – study raises hope for future treatments

A protein long blamed for the brain damage seen in Alzheimer’s disease has now been found in astonishingly high levels in healthy newborn babies, challenging decades of medical dogma.

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57 Surgeons Share The Weirdest Facts About The Human Body

Do you think you have what it takes to be a surgeon?

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These 25 Psychological Tricks Are So Easy, You’ll Probably Want To Try Them On The Next Person You Meet

There is no shortage of books and psychology articles with tips on how to use body language to achieve success. But let’s be real – no language trick will make your date instantly fall in love with you, or your dream company hire you. However, there are some psychological tricks…

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Someone Asked, ‘What’s A Cool Fun Fact That You Know?’, 23 People Delivered

If you have a minute to spare, this post with random facts is a perfect treat for you!

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What happens to your brain when you watch videos online at faster speeds than normal

Many of us have got into the habit of listening to podcasts, audiobooks and other online content at increased playback speeds. For younger people, it might even be the norm. One survey of students in California, for instance, showed that 89% changed the playback speed of online lectures, while there…

The Independent UK

Gene discovery may lead to ‘exercise pill’ for Alzheimer’s patients

Researchers could alter function of newborn nerve cells associated with Alzheimer’s using new drug target

Marie Claire

Kindle Walking has Taken Over the Internet, Promising to Boost Brain Health and Step Count - I Tried It For 7 Days

These books are made for walking.

Benzinga

Elon Musk Says 'Clear Path' To Restoring Hearing With Neuralink, But The Deaf Community Want To Have Their 'Say'

Elon Musk's Neuralink has been receiving tons of feedback from the deaf community after the tech entrepreneur proposed plans to use brain implant technology to restore hearing.

The Independent UK

MSP vows to continue campaign for brain tumour cure after leaving Holyrood

Beatrice Wishart has been a campaigner for Brain Tumour Research since her daughter was diagnosed with one in 2012.

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