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Humans

How protective parents exacerbate gender differences

Yes, men’s and women’s brains are wired differently – but the science shows that outside influences can also shape our gender identity

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A person experiencing VR with transcranial magnetic stimulation

Health

A virtual reality hand feels real after a zap to your brain

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Humans

Your mind is not an iceberg – there's nothing under the surface

Culture

We can read memories by analysing brain gene activity

Humans

We can read memories by analysing brain gene activity

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Our eyesight is sharpest at twilight – and now we may know why

Humans

Our eyesight is sharpest at twilight – and now we may know why

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Protein deposits in the brain

Health

One bad night’s sleep may increase levels of Alzheimer’s protein

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Health

Infections during pregnancy affect a child's brain function

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A scan of a brain and its blood vessels

Health

Miniature human brains with their own blood vessels grown in lab

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Dog brain scans show if they are looking at a happy or sad face

Life

Dog brain scans show if they are looking at a happy or sad face

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Life

Syncing our brain activity may help us interact with each other

When monkeys interact, neurons in their brains show the same activity patterns. We may be able to harness this synchronisation to learn to work together better

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Health

Maverick or monster? The controversial pioneer of brain zapping

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Earth

Heavy metal poisoning may be changing birds’ personalities

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Humans

Dreams decoded: 6 answers to the mysteries of the sleeping mind

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Health

Wearable scanner can image your brain while you’re on the move

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