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Optical illusions are fascinating puzzles that challenge our perception and keep our brains sharp. Can you spot the hidden butterfly in this beautiful image of flowers? It's said that only true nature lovers with an observant eye can find it. This butterfly is hiding in plain sight, with bright, golden-coloured…

One in four people has a mental disorder, according to the World Health Organization. If you’re lucky enough to live in a wealthy country, treatment will usually involve some form of medication – which can cause more issues than it fixes.

Passengers on a Singapore Airlines flight that hit extreme turbulence over Asia suffered skull, brain and spinal injuries, the head of a Bangkok hospital said Thursday.

A tragic incident in Los Angeles where a woman is brain dead after a vicious attack by a homeless man outside a McDonald's sparks outrage and demands for j...

A tragic incident in Los Angeles leaves a woman brain dead after an attack by a homeless man, raising concerns over the leniency of charges.

A hotter world is likely to be a sicker world.

Optical illusions like this football scene are more than just a fun diversion; they’re a fantastic way to give your brain a workout. So, are you a true football fan with an eagle eye? Put your skills to the test with this thrilling optical illusion challenge! Can you find the…

Academics uncovered thousands of DNA sequences, with some increasing the risk of schizophrenia and depression

A new study begins to unpack an understudied aspect of brain biology and Alzheimer's disease.

A look at our ‘junk DNA’ shows fossil viruses could play an important function

LET’S UNPACK THAT: As evidence mounts that devices are sparking a mental health crisis in young people, ‘Adolescence’ writer Jack Thorne says he thinks smartphone sales should be banned for under 16s. Helen Coffey asks whether social media and tech are really to blame – and what parents can do…