Brains before brawn in modern rugby Letter: Sport authorities must address the heightened risk of repetitive brain trauma in the fierce modern game, writes Dr Donald Williams The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2025
This camera can change the world (seriously) with ultra-high-resolution imaging, biomarker mapping and AI The NX PET Camera improves what we can see in real-time, built to revolutionize the study of Parkinson's disease Digital Camera World · May 9, 2025
50 Facts From X That Went From “Who Cares?” To “I’m Obsessed” In Seconds Someone asked for fun facts to kill boredom and the internet delivered a treasure trove of trivia. Bored Panda · May 9, 2025
Science requires ethical oversight – without federal dollars, society’s health and safety are at risk As the Trump administration continues to make significant cuts to NIH budgets and personnel and to freeze billions of dollars of funding to major research universities – citing ideological concerns – there’s more being threatened than just progress in science and medicine. Something valuable but often overlooked is also being… The Conversation · May 9, 2025
Nitrous oxide recreational use is linked to brain damage and sudden death − but ‘laughing gas’ is still sold all over the US The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning Americans about the ever-increasing and potentially deadly recreational use of nitrous oxide products, particularly among young people. The Conversation · May 9, 2025
Brainrot Evolution codes (June 2025) For the chosen ones that know what every AI-generated shark is named, you need these Brainrot Evolution codes. Dot Esports · May 9, 2025
‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ and Fifty Shades of Grey’ director James Foley dies aged 71 The filmmaker, best known for directing 'Who's That Girl' with Madonna, the cult classic 'Glengarry Glen Ross', two 'Fifty Shades of Grey' sequels and several TV episodes including Twin Peaks and House Of Cards, has died after a "years-long struggle" with brain cancer. Euronews · May 9, 2025
29 People Whose Brain.exe Stopped Working Share The Weirdest And Funniest Things They’ve Done No one’s immune to an occasional brain freeze—the moment you zone out for a second and do something completely without thinking, which often results in quite unexpected outcomes. Bored Panda · May 9, 2025
Common sugar substitute may contribute to higher risk of vascular scares like stroke, study finds Erythritol, an artificial low-calorie sweetner used in energy drinks, protein bars and snacks, is often marketed as ‘healthy’ The Independent UK · May 9, 2025
A woman donated her brain so scientists could study a pioneering treatment. A laboratory accidentally threw it out "They tossed out her brain. How can you do that with a brain?" Arlo Fellenz, the mother of the young woman who died, asked. The Independent UK · May 8, 2025
James Foley, director of Fifty Shades sequels and Glengarry Glen Ross, dies aged 71 The film-maker, whose credits also included many Madonna music videos, died of brain cancer The Guardian - US · May 8, 2025
House of Cards and 50 Shades sequels director James Foley dies aged 71 Foley died earlier this week after a year-long battle with brain cancer The Independent UK · May 8, 2025
Kelsey Parker vows to continue Tom's legacy after giving birth to baby with new partner EXCLUSIVE The widow of The Wanted star is hosting the third charity football in his memory and intends to keep going and to raise awareness and funds for vital brain tumour research Evening Standard · May 8, 2025
Canada medical mystery takes twist as study finds no evidence of brain illness Researchers link suspected cases in New Brunswick to known diseases, suggesting ‘misdiagnosis and misinformation’ The Guardian - US · May 8, 2025
The Conversation · May 8, 2025 ‘Grit’ and relentless perseverance can take a toll on brain health − particularly for people facing social stresses like racism For many people, grit – the perseverance and passion for long-term goals – is a virtue. It is also a key ingredient in overcoming challenges, achieving success and maintaining resilience.
The Conversation · May 8, 2025 Could psychedelics help you to drink less alcohol? Our new study aims to find out Psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) are gaining increasing attention in psychiatry. Studies suggest they may offer therapeutic benefits for conditions such as depression, anxiety, obsessive–compulsive disorder, eating disorders and addiction.
RideApart · May 8, 2025 Let Me Ride This Prototype Speederbike and Live Out My Star Wars Fantasies A while back, Volonaut—a Polish startup—somewhat broke the internet's brain with an e-VTOL motorcycle concept that was basically a speederbike from Star Wars. So many stories were written about our upcoming Star Wars future, it was hard to see how we'd escape that fate. We may not have, given the…
Homes & Gardens · May 8, 2025 I learned how to keep my house permanently tidy when living in Iran with my grandma – the art of 'dido-baazdid’ permanently altered my brain chemistry This cultural practice embedded manageable tidying into my daily routines
The Conversation · May 7, 2025 Addiction isn’t just about brain chemistry – but nor is it just bad choices Consider someone addicted to alcohol, drugs, or a behaviour like gambling. Why do they continue, even when they say they want to stop? It’s a question that highlights a fundamental disconnect: the gap between intention and action.
MusicRadar · May 7, 2025 “Designed to replace your laptop and become the brain of your setup”: Bento is an all-in-one DAW in a box that does 'everything 1010music users have been asking for' Superbooth 2025: The new flagship sampler features a touchscreen, onboard battery and plenty of I/O
Bored Panda · May 7, 2025 30 Frightening Scientific Facts That Folks In This Online Group Had The Misfortune To Learn People in this online community share 40 scientific facts that they would sleep better without knowing.
The Independent UK · May 7, 2025 Woman dies with dementia at just 31 after early warning signs missed Gemma Illingworth was 28 when she was diagnosed with posterior cortical atrophy, a rare form of dementia
The Independent UK · May 7, 2025 Real Housewives star Teddi Mellencamp reflects on ‘extreme’ highs and lows of cancer treatment ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ star told fans that she picks up her blonde wig on ‘crying days’
Salon · May 7, 2025 What's it like to be a baby? Baby MRIs are changing how we think about the developing brain and could reveal why we don't remember being babies
The Conversation · May 6, 2025 Alzheimer’s: certain combinations of prescription drugs may slow progression of the disease, says mice study Millions of older adults take five or more prescription drugs every day to manage chronic illnesses. While polypharmacy is often necessary, this practice has also been linked to many negative health outcomes in older adults – including memory problems, increased risk of falls and greater frailty.