Return of the Boltzmann Brains: Why a Bizarre Hypothesis Suggests the Past May Be Harder to Prove Than We Think
The idea that memories might not correspond to real events but could actually be illusions created by chance…
Jason Collins, a gay trailblazer in the NBA, dies of brain cancer at 47
His family announced his death in a statement shared by the NBA. The statement did not say where…
New MRI Breakthrough Captures Stunningly Clear Images of the Eye and Brain
Researchers have developed a new type of MRI antenna inspired by metamaterials that could reveal hard-to-image areas of…
Brain controlled hearing technology helps people isolate voices in crowds
Scientists at Columbia University’s Zuckerman Institute have the first direct evidence from human studies that brain-controlled hearing technology…
Why Some Brains Switch Gears Faster Than Others
Scientists have discovered that the brain relies on hidden timing systems to combine fast reactions with slower forms…
Multi-center research initiative aims to improve glioblastoma patient outcomes
Investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center are part of a new multi-institution research effort aimed at improving…
Researchers Create Detailed Map of Smell Receptors in Mouse Nose
By mapping millions of smell-sensing neurons in mice, scientists discovered precise striped patterns inside the nose, overturning decades-old…
Christchurch baby death: Expert tells inquest baby Soul Turany died from ‘abusive head trauma’
His injuries were not survivable, and he was taken off life support just after 3am the following day.…
When stress and anxiety actually protect your kids
For moms, stress and anxiety just come with the job. And experts say, sometimes, that’s not a bad…
Virginia Tech researcher wins NIH award to study metabolic brain health
Mary Elizabeth Baugh, a research scientist with Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, has been awarded…
Omega-3 Supplements Linked to Cognitive Decline in Surprising New Study
A widely used supplement may not behave as expected in the aging brain, hinting at deeper biological mechanisms…
Brain scans reveal 3 ADHD subtypes, including a more extreme form
A study published in JAMA Psychiatry this year analysing 1154 brain scans of children and adolescents offers fresh…