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Psychology says people who keep eating the same cereal every day for breakfast aren’t boring, they may be making a smarter decision than the rest

Psychology says eating the same cereal every morning may be influenced by habit formation, decision fatigue, self-regulation, and the brain's preference for predictable routines.

The Economic Times · Jun 30

Meta releases version two of its brain-computer interface that can turn thoughts into keypresses — non-invasive magnetoencephalography scanner can measure changes in brain activity

Meta just released the second version of its Brain2Qwerty non-invasive BCI, showing promising improvements that could lead to clinical trials. This system aims to build an interface that does not require invasive surgery, allowing patients to control a computer using their mind without needing to go under the knife.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 30

Lawyer sues Marriott-owned chain after ‘invisible’ door left him needing three brain surgeries

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The Independent UK · Jun 30

Daily Word Search Game #043 (Jun 30, 2026)

Expand your vocabulary with today's Daily Word Search puzzle. Choose from Easy, Medium, or Hard difficulty levels and challenge yourself to find every hidden word in this fun and addictive word search game. New themed puzzles are added daily for word game and brain teaser fans alike. Entertainment

Bored Panda · Jun 30

Meet Fenix: Dog With A Brain Disorder Sparks Heartwarming Friendship With Sea Lion Willbur

Meet Fenix, a Husky with cerebellar hypoplasia whose heartwarming friendship with a wild sea lion named Wilbur has captivated millions through a series of viral TikTok videos

International Business Times UK · Jun 30

Dangerous Social Media Challenge Makes Another Victim After Girl, 15, Loses Her Life

Leah Presson was admitted to the ICU with zero brain activity after ingesting a dangerous amount of Benadryl as part of a viral challenge.

Bored Panda · Jun 30

Psychology says the loudest person in your office may be changing everyone's behavior without realizing it

Noisy open-plan offices significantly impact employee behaviour, research reveals. Studies show perceived noise triggers negative emotions like irritation, leading to disengagement, increased task conflict, and territoriality. The brain struggles to filter irrelevant sounds, especially speech, which interferes with inner thought processes and working memory. Personality traits like neuroticism can exacerbate…

The Economic Times · Jun 30

Meta says new AI system can convert brain activity into text without surgery

Meta's new AI, Brain2Qwerty v2, decodes brain signals into text without surgery, achieving 61% word accuracy. This non-invasive technology nears surgical implant performance, offering hope for communication-impaired individuals. Meta is releasing the code to foster open neuroscience research and advance understanding of neurological disorders.

The Economic Times · Jun 30

Little hits in sports may be just as dangerous as concussions – and can lead to brain damage

Yesterday’s harrowing Four Corners episode exposed the devastating impacts of degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and the link with contact sports, primarily Australian rules football.

The Conversation · Jun 30

Psychology says people who set multiple alarms even when one is enough aren't lazy: What repeated alarms reveal

Psychology says people who set multiple alarms even when one is enough aren't always unmotivated or careless. Psychology suggests this habit may be linked to anxiety, fear of oversleeping, stress, poor sleep quality, or the need to feel prepared before starting the day. Understanding the reasons behind repeated alarms can…

The Economic Times · Jun 29