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There’s no such thing as a normal brain: Best ideas of the century

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There’s no such thing as a normal brain: Best ideas of the century

Neurodiversity research has reshaped how we think about autism and ADHD, revealing that a “normal” brain doesn’t exist – and that unusual brains also come with unique strengths

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The immense interconnectivity of the brain: Best ideas of the century

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The immense interconnectivity of the brain: Best ideas of the century

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�鶹��ý’s guide to the 21 best ideas of the 21st century

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�鶹��ý’s guide to the 21 best ideas of the 21st century

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We're about to simulate a human brain on a supercomputer

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What if the idea of the autism spectrum is completely wrong?

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What if the idea of the autism spectrum is completely wrong?

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A cute young girl holds a transparent glass containing water with ice. She stands in a sunny garden and enjoys drinking the refreshing liquid. Space for copy.

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Can a new book crack one of neuroscience's hardest problems? Not quite

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An X-ray skull with coloured brain and neurons

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What I’ll be doing to help detox my brain in the new year

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People saw a new colour for the first time in 2025

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How I learned to keep my brain in better repair this year

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Cold-water swimming has benefits for the brain as well as the body

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Cold-water swimming has benefits for the brain as well as the body

There is a growing body of research on the physical benefits of going for a dip in chilly water, but now researchers are starting to find that cold-water swimming may also be reshaping our brains for the better in lasting ways

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Why memory manipulation could be one of humanity's healthiest ideas

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Falling asleep isn’t a gradual process – it happens all of a sudden

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Our verdict on Our Brains, Our Selves: A mix of praise and misgivings

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Neurologist explains how brain disorders shape our sense of self

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