Trypophobia Explained: Why Your Brain Reacts To Tiny Holes Trypophobia explained: Why does your brain react to tiny holes? Discover why clusters of holes trigger this phobia, its link to aversion and fear. Bored Panda · Oct 8, 2025
Diagnostic dilemma: A brain lesion gave a woman a lifetime of joyless laughing fits A woman had experienced sudden bursts of uncontrolled laughter her whole life. A brain scan revealed why. LiveScience · Oct 8, 2025
The do’s and dont’s of caring for someone after a stroke Experts reveal the best ways to help people after they have had a stroke The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025
Can you beat my photography quiz in record time? From space-worthy cameras to Spider-Man, see if you can solve my 10 photography-themed brainteasers Digital Camera World · Oct 8, 2025
Scientists uncover biological cause of Long COVID brain fog in major breakthrough New research offers what scientists describe as the first biological evidence of Long COVID brain fog. Euronews · Oct 8, 2025
How extreme exercise could increase your risk of motor neurone disease IN FOCUS: Drawing correlations between sport and neurological conditions was once considered controversial, but multiple studies have begun to map the link between the two. As the former England Rugby captain Lewis Moody becomes the latest to reveal his diagnosis, Zoe Beaty reports on what the latest studies are telling… The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025
You could have one of five types of sleep and this is what it means for your health Findings could pave way for individualised treatments for sleep disorder patients The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025
What is a ‘dopamine detox’? And do I need one? Advice about cutting down on dopamine is everywhere right now. From “dopamine fasting” to “anti-dopamine parenting” and even “raw-dogging” flights (going without any screens, books or music), TikTok influencers claim these practices have rewired their brains. The Conversation · Oct 8, 2025
New technique improves cognitive function in mice with Alzheimer’s Researchers restored the function of the blood-brain barrier which helped removed amyloid beta plaques. Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025
Alzheimer’s disease breakthrough as scientists discover potential new treatment A novel technique improved cognitive function in mice with the disease The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025
Stephen Miller Fires Back at Ocasio-Cortez Over Height Mockery: 'We Knew Her Brain Didn't Work' AOC had previously singled out Miller as an example of insecure masculinity, joking that his supposed height explained his hostility toward others Latin Times · Oct 7, 2025
How many friends is too many friends? The scientific debate is raging Loneliness is increasing in the U.S., with more than 20 percent of adults reporting feeling lonely The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025
Dodgers Used Play They Barely Practiced to Stymie Phillies in Huge Moment Inspired by a Mookie Betts brainwave, the Dodgers dusted off a little-used play as a counter to the Phillies' sacrifice bunt attempt. Sports Illustrated · Oct 7, 2025
A Brain Fart Scientist Explains Why NFL Players Drop the Ball at the Goal Line A silly blunder has occurred two weeks in a row. Experts weigh in on multitasking deficits, bottom-up actions and why this keeps happening. Sports Illustrated · Oct 7, 2025
The Guardian - US · Oct 7, 2025 Are little treats feeling less exciting? Here’s how to harness small joys Joy is crucial for resilience, but living in a stressed-out world can make it difficult to enjoy the little things. Experts tell us how to rebuild our capacity for joy
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025 Charity quiz marks raising £2m for Marie Curie over 18 years The Glasgow Brain Game raised more than £250,000 at this year’s event.
The Conversation · Oct 7, 2025 Children are capable of extreme bravery from a young age – a psychologist explains how Developmental research often tells us how ego centric children are. Yet all too often we hear of children who are forced to demonstrate great courage and care in in a crisis.
Radio France Internationale · Oct 7, 2025 Two years after Hamas attack, Israel's economy weakened by its international isolation Having long sold itself as the ‘start-up nation’, Israel is now in economic turmoil, with the war it is waging in Gaza resulting in the withdrawal of long-standing partners. Declining growth, a brain drain and diplomatic isolation are diminishing a model that was considered exemplary.
Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025 How the Green Mediterranean Diet slows down ageing Experts are excited about the brain-protecting effects of a wonder-food called Mankai — but what is it?
LiveScience · Oct 7, 2025 Scientists used AI to map uncharted areas of the mouse brain A new brain map details regions of the organ that had previously been difficult to chart.
Tom’s Guide · Oct 7, 2025 Forget swimming or cycling — a new study shows this surprising exercise could protect your brain health for 5 years A new study shows that high-intensity training (HIT) could protect cognitive health in older adults for up to five years. Here's everything you need to know.
Euronews · Oct 7, 2025 Tango dancing, painting and gaming can help slow brain ageing, new study finds Using machine-learning “brain clocks", researchers showed that creative engagement can preserve functional connectivity in brain regions most vulnerable to decline.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2025 Everyone wants answers for former rugby players like Lewis Moody but they are hard to come by Some studies find an increased MND risk for rugby players, others show the risk is equally high for others. The only way forward is more research
Benzinga · Oct 6, 2025 Move A Paddle With Your Mind: Elata Biosciences Launches First Decentralized Pong Game Controlled Entirely By Brainwaves Elata Biosciences has shattered the boundaries between mind and machine with a demonstration that sounds like science fiction: players controlling the classic Pong game using nothing but their thoughts.
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025 Man left unable to walk or talk after headache turned out to be a stroke and brain haemorrhage Martin Orme, 41, Martin was then placed in a coma for 10 weeks and remains unable to walk or speak some 10 months on