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The scientists behind a controversial new study were surprised by their own results. But they carefully did all they could to ‘prove a negative,’ and their neurogenesis study is shaking up the field.
Women are underrepresented in academic science. New research finds the problem is even worse in terms of who authors high-profile journal articles – bad news for women’s career advancement.
Eminem’s Stan – how the childhood trauma of Eminem’s superfan played its part in a tragic story.
The idea that we are only kind to get ahead doesn’t seem to hold up, being nice genuinely makes us feel good.
Using simple strategies, parents and teachers can help stimulate linguistic and other cognitive development in children.
Adolescents have important developmental work to do. Despite what worried grownups think, taking needless risks isn’t the goal for teens. Being risky is part of exploring and learning about the world.
There are many examples of hierarchies in the animal world. Bees, for example, send males off to die after breeding season.
The Victorians believed that the shape and size of the skull could reveal details about a person’s demeanour. Now it’s been put to the test.
Creative people seem to possess a unique connection between three brain networks that typically work separately.
Take a look at some of the amazing neuroscience images out of the Queensland Brain Institute this year.
Don’t want to become a social network addict? Start by working out what your vulnerabilities are.
A new initiative called the International Brain Laboratory is tackling this fundamental mystery of neuroscience in an unusual way.
There are many people who are astonished to discover that their complete lack of ability to picture visual imagery is different from the norm.
When dealing with young teenagers, information is better than bribes or threats.
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Pain is something everyone experiences. This episode of The Anthill podcast explores how and why it works in our brains, what kinds of drugs are being developed to reduce pain, and whether or not robots of the future should be built so that they experience pain.
Caring about someone you have never met, this new brain research suggests, may have a lot in common with caring about the people you love.
It’s no surprise sheep can recognise people – their intelligence is often overlooked.
There a number of ways you can use music to shape your child’s brain for success, from 16 weeks gestation right up until they start school.
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