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theepochtimes.com • Neuroscience • World
New research reveals that brain aging starts in midlife, but lifestyle changes and interventions can help prevent cognitive decline.
lavanguardia.com • Neuroscience • Spain
Neurocientist Ana Ibáñez discusses six key aspects of brain care for healthy aging, emphasizing the brain's ability to rejuvenate through consistent effort.
popularmechanics.com • Neuroscience • World
New research suggests that quantum processes within brain microtubules may be the physical basis of consciousness, potentially connecting our awareness to the broader universe.
theglobeandmail.com • Neuroscience • World
Near-death experiences (NDEs), documented for centuries and across cultures, challenge conventional understanding of consciousness and death, prompting debate about whether consciousness survives the cessation of brain function.
nytimes.com • Neuroscience • World
Scientists have created the largest-ever map of a brain, a cubic millimeter of a mouse brain, using 1.6 petabytes of data, representing a significant advancement in neuroscience.
scientificamerican.com • Neuroscience • World
Scientific American explores near-death experiences (NDEs), examining the neurological mechanisms behind them and their implications for consciousness and the nature of death.
estadao.com.br • Neuroscience • Brazil
A Brazilian study found that neurogames significantly improved the functional capacity and learning of elderly individuals with mild cognitive impairment.
cnn.com • Neuroscience • World
Scientists have created the world's most detailed 3D map of a mouse brain, revealing 84,000 neurons and over 500 million synapses, potentially revolutionizing our understanding of brain disorders.
study.com • Neuroscience • World
This article explores the concept of brain lateralization, examining the theory that specific brain regions control different functions and challenging the oversimplified notion of hemispheric dominance.
newyorker.com • Neuroscience • World
This New Yorker article explores the burgeoning market for neuroenhancing drugs, focusing on the experiences of individuals using these drugs for competitive advantage and the ethical questions they raise.
abc.es • Neuroscience • World
Neuroscientist Nazareth Castellanos discusses the importance of self-awareness, intention, and will in shaping one's life and challenges the often-harmful notion that 'if you want to, you can'.
zeit.de • Neuroscience • World
Neuroscientist Friederike Fabritius advocates for brain-friendly work strategies to enhance productivity and overcome self-sabotaging habits.
nytimes.com • Neuroscience • World
Sufficient deep and REM sleep are crucial for brain health, playing vital roles in memory consolidation, waste removal, and emotional processing, potentially reducing dementia risk.
theatlantic.com • Neuroscience • Colombia
Jennie Erin Smith's book, "Valley of Forgetting," chronicles the experiences of families in rural Colombia grappling with a rare genetic mutation causing early-onset Alzheimer's, offering a poignant exploration of memory, familial relationships, and the shifting perceptions of dementia.
spektrum.de • Neuroscience • Germany
Using AI, researchers discovered that local field potentials in the brain reveal how it processes information and anticipates future events, even during periods of rest.
newscientist.com • Neuroscience • World
A heated debate is erupting within the scientific community regarding Integrated Information Theory (IIT), a prominent theory attempting to explain the origins of consciousness.
washingtonpost.com • Neuroscience • World
This article explores the science behind lucid dreaming, explaining how it works, its potential benefits, and techniques to induce them.
theatlantic.com • Neuroscience • World
A man left in a vegetative state after a car accident decades ago is found to still possess awareness, highlighting advancements in understanding consciousness and raising ethical questions about care for such patients.
dailymail.co.uk • Neuroscience • World
Leading neuroscientist Dr. Joseph Jebelli reveals that regularly engaging in periods of inactivity, such as daydreaming or spending time in nature, significantly boosts brain health and enhances cognitive functions.
nzz.ch • Neuroscience • World
A Cambridge neurologist explores the biological roots of extreme ideologies, finding similarities between left- and right-wing extremism and emphasizing the role of cognitive flexibility.
estadao.com.br • Neuroscience • World
A groundbreaking study reveals the neuronal mechanisms underlying the persistence of emotions in the brain, using a novel model involving both rats and humans.
dailymail.co.uk • Neuroscience • World
A neurosurgeon argues that his experiences with patients and case studies, including conjoined twins, provide evidence for the existence of a soul.
thesaturdaypaper.com.au • Neuroscience • World
Neuroscientist Philip Low's public criticism of Elon Musk, leading to viral posts and subsequent censorship, highlights a clash between tech giants and free speech.
ansa.it • Neuroscience • World
A new study reveals that the brain creates multiple maps of possible futures, rather than a single average scenario, to aid in decision-making, mirroring recent advancements in artificial intelligence.
iai.tv • Neuroscience • World
David Nutt argues that entropy, rather than untestable metaphysical explanations, can account for the subjective effects of psychedelics on consciousness.