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Premature babies are given sucrose for pain relief – but new research shows it doesn’t stop long-term impacts on development

Infants born very preterm spend weeks or even months in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) while their immature brains are still developing.

The Conversation · Jun 6, 2025

Why cancer patients are being ‘frequently’ priced out of holidays

People with cancer are struggling to go on holidays during or after their treatment

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025

'Rubber paw illusion': Mice can 'sense' artificial limbs, just as humans do

Scientists have introduced a new laboratory model that could help them study how artificial limbs can be better designed.

LiveScience · Jun 5, 2025

“I Have (Almost) No Eye Colour”: 86 Fascinating And Wild Things That Can Happen To The Human Body (New Pics)

How can we spend our whole lives in a human body and not know any of this?

Bored Panda · Jun 5, 2025

Electronic face 'tattoos' could measure your mental strain at work

A disposable, electronic "tattoo" that measures mental workload could be used to enhance safety in high-pressure jobs, researchers say.

LiveScience · Jun 5, 2025

A neuroscientist explains why it’s impossible for AI to ‘understand’ language

As meaning-makers, we use spoken or signed language to understand our experiences in the world around us. The emergence of generative artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT (using large language models) call into question the very notion of how to define “meaning.”

The Conversation · Jun 5, 2025

Rosemary has been linked to better memory, lower anxiety and even protection from Alzheimer’s

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), the aromatic herb native to the Mediterranean, has long been treasured in kitchens around the world. But beyond its culinary charm, rosemary is also gaining recognition for its impressive health benefits, especially when it comes to brain health, inflammation and immune function.

The Conversation · Jun 5, 2025

12 Behavioral Finance Biases Wrecking Your Wealth

We all want to make smart money moves, but our brains don’t always cooperate. Even the savviest investors and diligent savers can fall victim to sneaky behavioral finance biases that quietly sabotage their wealth. These mental shortcuts and emotional traps can lead to poor decisions, missed opportunities, and unnecessary losses.…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jun 5, 2025

UK issues measles warning to holidaymakers as cases surge in Europe

Measles can lead to serious complications, such as meningitis and brain swelling

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025

“Are You Seeing The Whole Spectrum?”: 21 Questions To Prove You’re Not Colorblind

For a change, we’re testing your eyes, not your memory or brain. You might have taken color blindness tests before, but this one has a twist or two. First, it’s not just numbers you’ll be looking at.

Bored Panda · Jun 5, 2025