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Sharon Stone reveals she lost $18m after her stroke: ‘I had zero money’

‘Basic Instinct’ star suffered a nine-day brain bleed that she says changed everything, including her smell, sight and touch

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2024

Why consciousness may have evolved to benefit society rather than individuals

Why did the experience of consciousness evolve from our underlying brain physiology? Despite being a vibrant area of neuroscience, current research on consciousness is characterised by disagreement and controversy – with several rival theories in contention.

The Conversation · Jul 10, 2024

'Brain drain' returns as bumper NZ crop heads to Oz

The largest number of Kiwis have left for Australia in more than a decade, with a net trans-Tasman migration of 27,000 in 2023.

AAP · Jul 10, 2024

Tastes from our past can spark memories, trigger pain or boost wellbeing. Here’s how to embrace food nostalgia

Have you ever tried to bring back fond memories by eating or drinking something unique to that time and place?

The Conversation · Jul 9, 2024

Man who slipped in puddle of Baileys on way to BA flight could get £4m

Andreas Wuchner suffered traumatic brain injury after hurrying to his flight from Heathrow to Zurich in 2017

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2024

The big idea: why your brain needs other people

Your own thoughts are just part of the picture – relationships are vital to the way you think

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2024

We reviewed 1,200 studies to understand how childhood shapes the leaders we are today. Here’s what we found

Our instincts and tendencies are ways of thinking and behaving that have become written into the structure of our brains through experience.

Fortune · Jul 8, 2024

'I'll repay club for brain snap': Riki back for Broncos

Brisbane second-rower Jordan Riki is back from suspension and says he owes the club a big performance against St George Illawarra after his poor discipline.

AAP · Jul 8, 2024

Optical Illusion: Only those with high IQ can spot the umbrella in this image

Optical illusions are engaging mind-bending images that challenge your perception and further test your observation skills, challenging scientists to understand how our brain processes this visual information. These types of illusions are known to improve one’s cognitive abilities and stimulate our brain to think more creatively. Therefore, practicing these activities…

The Times of India · Jul 7, 2024

Are The Benefits Of Psychedelics Overblown? Here’s One Compelling Case Against The Hype

Psychedelics have been billed as the next big thing in mental health. But are we getting ahead of ourselves? This psychologist thinks so.

Inverse · Jul 7, 2024