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Tiny robot tools powered by magnets could one day do brain surgery without cutting open the skull

Most brain surgery requires doctors to remove part of the skull to access hard-to-reach areas or tumours. It’s invasive, risky, and it takes a long time for the patient to recover.

The Conversation · Mar 26, 2025

Early exposure to air pollution could affect brain development and mental health later in life: new research

Exposure to air pollution in early life could have lasting effects on child development and mental health in adolescence, according to our recent study.

The Conversation · Mar 26, 2025

Brain aging accelerates dramatically around age 44 — could ketone supplements help?

A study of thousands of people finds that neural connections in the brain start to break down quickly around age 44, but the research hints that ketone supplements could potentially help slow that brain aging.

LiveScience · Mar 26, 2025

What is glioblastoma, the aggressive brain cancer that killed Mia Love at 49?

The death of former U.S. Rep. Mia Love has brought renewed attention to an aggressive form of brain cancer

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2025

What makes the human brain unique? We compared it with monkeys and apes to find out

Scientists have long tried to understand the human brain by comparing it to other primates. Researchers are still trying to understand what makes our brain different to our closest relatives. Our recent study may have brought us one step closer by taking a new approach – comparing the way brains…

The Conversation · Mar 24, 2025

How eating undercooked pork could leave your body and brain riddled with tapeworm larvae

Eating undercooked meat is never a good idea – it can give you a nasty case of food poisoning within 24 hours. And there are other, longer-term risks to be wary of too.

The Conversation · Mar 24, 2025

Everyone Is Wrong About RFK Jr. and Cellphones

There's no strong evidence that cellphones cause cancer. There also isn't strong evidence that cellphones cause teen depression.

Reason · Mar 24, 2025

Quick Facts About Mia Love: Brain Cancer, Family, Net Worth And Legacy She Leaves Behind

Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to U.S. Congress, has died aged 49 after battling brain cancer—leaving behind a legacy of political courage, family devotion and groundbreaking achievements.

International Business Times UK · Mar 24, 2025

What does a high blood pressure headache feel like (and how to stop it instantly)?

Headaches can be caused by many factors—stress, dehydration, lack of sleep—but did you know that high blood pressure (hypertension) can also trigger severe headaches? A high blood pressure headache feels different from a regular headache and can be a warning sign of a more serious condition, such as hypertensive crisis.…

The Times of India · Mar 24, 2025

A French university is offering ‘scientific asylum’ for US talent. The brain drain has started

The Trump administration is cutting funding, while specifically targeting institutions like Columbia. No wonder academics want out, says Guardian Europe columnist Alexander Hurst

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2025