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Save your planet by finding the hidden alien in this queue

In this optical illusion, all you have to do is spot the hidden alien in the queue at the supermarket – but there’s a catch! You only have 7 seconds to find it. Think you can solve it before the time runs out?

The Times of India

Exposure To Air Pollution During Pregnancy And Childhood Have Lasting Effects On Brain: Study

Exposure to fine particles (PM2.5) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) during pregnancy and childhood can lead to significant changes in the microstructure of the brain's white matter, the study revealed.

Medical Daily

Is an ankle sprain also a brain injury? How neuroscience is helping athletes, astronauts and ‘average Joes’

Have you ever thought of an ankle sprain as a brain injury? Most people probably wouldn’t.

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B.C.’s plan for involuntary addiction treatment is a step back in our response to the overdose crisis

British Columbia Premier David Eby recently announced that his government plans to open highly secure facilities where people struggling with mental health, serious brain injuries and severe addictions will receive involuntary care.

The Conversation

An oral weight loss pill has just passed early trials with promising results – here’s how it works

The arrival of GLP-1 analogue drugs (such as Wegovy) marked a huge shift in the weight loss drug market. These drugs have been shown to lead to significant weight loss in users – as much as 15% or more of their body weight in clinical trials. For this reason, demand…

The Conversation

32 of the world's smartest animals

Though measuring animal intelligence is tricky, some animals show remarkable cognitive abilities that may rival our own.

LiveScience

This Newly Identified Brain Circuit Could Be Key to Treating PTSD

A team led by Brigham and Women's Hospital identified a brain circuit that could be a potential target to treat PTSD in veterans with neuromodulation therapy.

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A grey matter? Nature, nurture and the study of forming political leanings

Researchers find minuscule difference in the amygdala – a region of the brain linked to threat perception

The Guardian - UK

'Have faith': boxer put trust in doctors before death

Doctors missed multiple opportunities to catch a brain bleed caused by hits to the head in a 18-year-old boxer for months before his death, an inquest found.

AAP

Optical illusion: Only a true dog lover can spot the lost puppy in 10 seconds

Here is an optical illusion that will leave you scratching your head. The scene is simple: a man is upset because he’s lost his puppy. Can you help him find it in just 10 seconds?

The Times of India

Monkey study reveals science behind 'choking under pressure'

When a person (or monkey) is facing stakes that are too high, the stress can interfere with neurons, affecting how they direct the body to execute movements, a study suggests.

LiveScience

Study Finds Safest Cycle Helmets Not Necessarily The Most Expensive‌

Research by Imperial College London reveals top-rated $50 helmet outperforms pricier models in safety tests, challenging norms.‌

Zenger

They're real: Neurable's brainwave-reading headphones are here, promising to help you focus and avoid burnout

Master & Dynamic has partnered with neural audio specialist Neurable, in an audio-meets-self-care headphone collaboration.

TechRadar

I just tested the world's first brain-reading headphones — and I'm torn

The MW75 Neuro are a very solid pair of wireless headphones — but do their smarts justify their high price?

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'The dystopian possibilities seem endless': How attempts to merge human brains with machines could go disastrously wrong

After Philip Seargeant's grandmother suffered a stroke, she lost the ability to speak for several days. The experience made him reflect on brain-computer interfaces — a technology with both positive and dystopian implications.

Inverse

Psilocybin Helped People With This Common, Overlooked Mental Health Disorder

A small study shows how psilocybin can effectively treat those with body dysmorphic disorder by reinforcing brain connectivity and improving thought rigidity.

The Guardian - AU

Brain scan study identifies potential targets to treat youths with severe depression

Largest brain scan study of its kind reveals differences in adult and youth severe depression, including apparent propensity to rumination among youth

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Woman's 'awful' ex was threatening, abusive: witness

Arguments between Elizabeth Britton and her former partner were frequent but may not have occurred the day before she was fatally injured, a coroner has heard.

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The Independent UK

Groundbreaking new study aims to find cure for Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world and affects around 153,000 people in the UK

International Business Times

1 In 3 Former NFL Players Believe They Have Suffered Brain Damage

The study looked at former professional athletes and a link with chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

The Independent UK

1 in 3 former NFL players think they have degenerative brain disease CTE

Former players who believe they have CTE are also more likely to be suicidal

The Guardian - AU

A bored child is not a parenting failure. Teach them to shrug off the learned helplessness of boredom

Like any parent, I am easily victim to the emotional blackmail of a young child at a loose end. But maybe we should be easier on ourselves these school holidays

The Times of India

Brain exercise: Only people with high intelligence can find all the mistakes

Here’s your chance to test your skills! In the image of a bustling antique shop, eight hidden mistakes are waiting to be discovered. Only those with a sharp eye can find them in just 9 seconds. Are you up for the challenge?

The Conversation

Mixed emotions – neuroscience is exploring how your brain lets you experience two opposite feelings at once

Countless parents across the country recently dropped their kids off at college for the first time. This transition can stir a whirlwind of feelings: the heartache of parting, sadness over a permanently changed family dynamic, the uncertainty of what lies ahead – but also the pride of seeing your child…

The Independent UK

Kelsey Parker announces new relationship two years after tragic death of Wanted singer Tom

Tom died of brain cancer aged 33 in March 2022

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