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Seeing without eyes – the unexpected world of nonvisual photoreception
We're used to thinking of our eyes detecting light as the foundation of our visual system. But what's going on in other cells throughout the body that can detect light, too?
Three reasons to think twice about mapping the brain
Areas of the brain are being mapped, much like the towns, cities and countries represented in a typical atlas.
If a brain can be caught lying, should we admit that evidence to court? Here’s what legal experts think
Using mind reading technologies in court could become common practice.
Scientists discover how the brain’s hypothalamus controls ageing – and manage to slow it down
A study in mice shows that transplantation of healthy stem cells into the brain's hypothalamus can boost lifespan considerably.
Three visual illusions that reveal the hidden workings of the brain
Visual illusions provide an inkling of the mental processing that delivers our experience of the world.
The brain and the gut talk to each other: how fixing one could help the other
Our brain and gut are constantly talking to each other, so it makes sense mental health and stomach issues have a close relationship.
On computer science: a turbo in the algorithm
Interview with the scientist Claude Berrou, inventor of the turbocodes that protect the data of the connected objects. Today, he is exploring the neurosciences.
Humans in 2167: Internet implants and no sleep
By 2167, genetically designed, digitally enhanced humans with Internet-connected brains will live with intelligent machines in a transformed environment and maybe even among the stars.
Primates at play show why monkeying around is good for the brain
New research adds to the evidence that playing is linked to learning brain power in primates.
Are left-handed people more gifted than others? Our study suggests it may hold true for maths
People who have an extreme preference for using their right hand may be worse at maths, according to new research.
Anthill 14: Music on the mind
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A podcast on what music does to our brains, and why it moves us.
Results from the first global brain wave measurement show power, not money, is the new religion
A new study of how frequently certain words were used between 1800 and 2000 shows that political power as a guiding principle is more important than money and religious belief.
Helping or hacking? Engineers and ethicists must work together on brain-computer interface technology
BCI devices that read minds and act on intentions can change lives for the better. But they could also be put to nefarious use in the not-too-distant future. Now's the time to think about risks.
Ever thought a loved one was an imposter? That’s the Capgras delusion
A strange delusion which may have its origins in damage to a particular process in the brain, is also one that can help us to understand how we recognise each other.
Kenya has gaps in diagnosing and managing epilepsy
Epilepsy affects around 70 million people globally, 80% live in developing countries. A shortage of specialists, equipment and drugs complicates effective treatment and management.
Working memory: How you keep things ‘in mind’ over the short term
Both psychologists and neuroscientists are interested in how working memory holds on to items over brief intervals – and are investigating from different angles.
Electrically stimulating your brain can boost memory – but here’s one reason it doesn’t always work
Tinkering with the brain's electrical field shows tantalizing promise for boosting memory, but it doesn't always work. A new study offers one reason why.
It’s a myth that humans’ sense of smell is inferior to that of other animals – here’s why
Move over, dogs. The latest evidence suggests humans can match most other animals when it comes to smelling – and even outperform them for certain scents.
Brain-imaging modern people making Stone Age tools hints at evolution of human intelligence
We can't observe the brain activity of extinct human species. But we can observe modern brains doing the things that our distant ancestors did, looking for clues about how ancient brains worked.
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