Health
Brain’s face recognition area grows much bigger as we get older
As we enter adulthood, one part of our brain significantly expands. Occurring later than most brain growth, the change may help us keep track of who we meet
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Brain shrinks less in older people who eat Mediterranean diet
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Health
Tiny nanoelectrodes record brain’s activity without damaging it
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Health
False memory helps us think but we can’t do it when we’re tired
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Health
Becoming a mother may change the brain to read baby’s mind
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Humans
Holiday brain-off round 4: Demonstrate the wisdom of the ages
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Humans
Neuroscience vs art: Let’s talk across the divide
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Humans
We will soon be able to read minds and share our thoughts
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Humans
Holiday brain-off round 1: Challenge your original thinking
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Humans
Holiday brain-off round 2: Test your reaction time
Who in your family has the sharpest reflexes? To find out, all you need is a ruler and this table of numbers
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Humans
Holiday brain-off round 3: Build the Tower of Hanoi
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Life
First evidence that wild mammals benefit from bigger brains
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Life
Monkeys should be able to talk just like us – so why don’t they?
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Life
Brain cell transplant helps fearful mice overcome anxiety
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