Nikki Haley: ‘I haven’t forgotten’ about Trump dissing my husband and calling me ‘bird brain’ Haley and Trump clashed on 2024 campaign trail The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2024
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 · Sep 26, 2024
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 · Sep 26, 2024
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. The Conversation · Sep 26, 2024
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 · Sep 25, 2024
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 · Sep 25, 2024
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 · Sep 25, 2024
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. Inverse · Sep 25, 2024
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 · Sep 25, 2024
'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 · Sep 25, 2024
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 · Sep 24, 2024
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 · Sep 24, 2024
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 · Sep 24, 2024
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 · Sep 24, 2024
Tom’s Guide · Sep 24, 2024 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?
LiveScience · Sep 24, 2024 '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 · Sep 24, 2024 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 · Sep 24, 2024 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
AAP · Sep 24, 2024 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.
The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2024 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 · Sep 23, 2024 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 · Sep 23, 2024 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 · Sep 23, 2024 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 · Sep 23, 2024 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 · Sep 23, 2024 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…