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A new supercomputer aims to closely mimic the human brain — it could help unlock the secrets of the mind and advance AI

A supercomputer scheduled to go online in April 2024 will rival the estimated rate of operations in the human brain, according to researchers in Australia. The machine, called DeepSouth, is capable of performing 228 trillion operations per second.

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Do you hear what I see? How blindness changes how you process the sound of movement

Almost nothing in the world is still. Toddlers dash across the living room. Cars zip across the street. Motion is one of the most important features in the environment; the ability to predict the movement of objects in the world is often directly related to survival – whether it’s a…

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Nearly 38 lakh people counselled, treated for mental health issues at Karnataka government clinics in four years

Over 38 lakh people have been treated and counselled for mental health issues in Karnataka's State-run clinics in four years. Common disorders reported include anxiety, depression, substance and alcohol abuse apart from obsessive compulsive disorders.

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‘A pile of dirt makes me drool’: why some people crave and eat inedible things

From chalk to rubbers and clay, there are a variety of reasons why those with pica syndrome yearn to eat non-foodstuffs. But is this dangerous?

The Guardian - UK

One of these is NOT a real princess; can you identify her?

If one looks back into history, one will be astonished to know that these brain teasers and puzzles have always been around and have been an active, engaging activity since the biblical era. They are good exercises for the brain which asks you to look out of the box and…

The Times of India

The Best Video Game Genre of the Decade Has Nowhere to Go But Up

Brain-soothing "cozy games" have been on the rise ever since Animal Crossing: New Horizons, but the genre still has plenty of room to grow and evolve.

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It's not 'all in your head' — neurologist Suzanne O'Sullivan on psychosomatic illness

In her clinic, neurologist Suzanne O'Sullivan often sees patients with psychosomatic illness — conditions she believes are widely misunderstood. She's now on a mission to change that.

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New Alzheimer’s drugs bring hope of slowing disease for UK patients

Two dementia medicines set for approval in Britain are first to improve patients’ lives directly – but condition must be diagnosed

The Guardian - UK

What happens in the brain while daydreaming?

Mice daydreaming about images observed in quiet waking state suggests brain plasticity, according to new research.

The Hindu

Optical illusion eye test: Find the hidden word SUN in 8 seconds

Optical illusions are known for their mind-ringing qualities which are captivating for the brains and for our eyes. They are exceptionally engaging activities that improve our perception and observational abilities and usually fall into three categories i.e. physiological, cognitive, and literal. These literal illusions come to life with eye-catching images…

The Times of India

Buddhi Clinic and The Hindu to present webinar on ‘Transformative Strategies for Brain & Mind Care’ on Sunday

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Imam brain fade sums up Pakistan's plight in Perth

Pakistan have wasted a solid start on the way to being dismissed for 271 in the first Test against Australia at Perth's Optus Stadium.

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Only geniuses can spot the correct Disney logo in this grid! Try to find it within 20 seconds

A brain teaser is a puzzle that challenges your cognitive abilities, requiring lateral thinking— the ability to consider different perspectives while solving a problem. This approach to thinking fascinated ancient Greek philosophers like Archimedes, renowned for natural sciences principles and a knack for brain teasers. In contemporary times, such puzzles…

The Times of India

Robot doctors are coming. Are we ready?

From plaque cleaning to drug delivery, nanoelectronics are rapidly developing, with major implications for medicine

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Racism produces subtle brain changes that lead to increased disease risk in Black populations

The U.S. is in the midst of a racial reckoning. The COVID-19 pandemic, which took a particularly heavy toll on Black communities, turned a harsh spotlight on long-standing health disparities that the public could no longer overlook.

The Hindu

The wellness futurecast 2024

With just weeks to go for the new year, global wellness experts ponder topics from climate migration to stress management and communing with nature

Newcastle Herald

'Life-changing': Hunter blood donors needed to help people like young Saxon

A son's cancer taught his mum the importance of blood donations.

Android Central

Smart glasses are becoming useful in a way I didn't expect

Smart glasses and VR headsets have more in common than you might realize, but it's almost time for the former to shine as the tech is progressing at an incredible rate.

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SNP new tax band for higher earners will send more Scots heading to London, warns senior MP

Shadow Scottish Secretary Ian Murray stressed the new levy could worsen a 'brain drain' from Scotland

InsideEVs

Driving An Actual BMW In Virtual Reality Broke My Brain

Yep, I drove a 510-horsepower BMW M4 while wearing the world's most high-tech blindfold. It was a blast.

Bored Panda

44 Times Kids Demonstrated Out-Of-The-Box Thinking In The Funniest Ways

Never underestimate the intellectual power of a kid. It is them who oftentimes come up with the most ingenious ways to be lazy, mischievous, or downright smart. The post 44 Times Kids Demonstrated Out-Of-The-Box Thinking In The Funniest Ways first appeared on Bored Panda.

Fortune

Daydreaming could increase your brain’s neuroplasticity, a new Harvard-backed study shows. Why researchers are touting the importance of ‘quiet wakefulness’

Interested? Step one: Put down the smartphone.

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AI can already diagnose depression better than a doctor and tell you which treatment is best

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionise the way we diagnose and treat illness. It could be particularly helpful for depression because it could make more accurate diagnoses and determine which treatments are more likely to work.

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Human intelligence: how cognitive circuitry, rather than brain size, drove its evolution

It’s one of the great paradoxes of evolution. Humans have demonstrated that having large brains are key to our evolutionary success, and yet such brains are extremely rare in other animals. Most get by on tiny brains, and don’t seem to miss the extra brain cells (neurons).

Inverse

This Party Drug Restructures The Brain's Dopamine System, Studys Finds

A new study finds that prolonged exposure to ketamines leads to structural changes in the brain's dopamine system, at least in mice.

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