What Are Fish Oil Supplements Good For? Here’s Your Crash Course
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty acid found in abundance in oily fish such as mackerel and sardines,…
LLMs and Math Combine to Map Human Decision-Making
Summary: A new study introduces an automated cognitive mapping framework that pairs the raw computational power of Large…
Social Media Recalibrates How the Brain Values Mental Effort
Summary: Moving past polarized public debates that scream about smartphones “destroying” attention spans or causing “digital addiction,” the…
Scientists Discover the Brain Can Rewire Itself To Truly Multitask
Researchers found that extensive practice can reshape how the brain processes learned tasks, freeing up mental resources for…
Slow Breathing Can Rewire Your Brain and Change the Choices You Make
Researchers found that controlled breathing may subtly shape how people make decisions. The findings reveal a surprising link…
Scientists Translated Brain Signals Into Movies With Surprising Accuracy
Scientists have recreated videos using only the neural activity of mice, offering a new glimpse into how the…
Scientists Challenge a Fundamental Assumption About Consciousness
Could consciousness exist without a brain like ours? Philosophers at the University of California, Riverside argue that consciousness…
Reading Is the Ultimate Cognitive Enhancer
Summary: In an era dominated by generative AI, smartphones, and short-form digital media, the way humanity consumes text…
Long-Term Iron Accumulation Strips Neurons of Disease Resilience
Summary: Neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases afflict tens of millions of people worldwide, driven by a…
3 People Have Gotten Cancer-Detecting Implants in Their Brains
A San Francisco startup with ties to Elon Musk’s Neuralink has started testing its brain implant to detect…
Everyday Habit Changes Lowers Dementia Risk
Summary: A new report reveals a critical public health gap: while nearly all Michiganders age 50 and older…
Rotating Spiral Brain Waves Act as a Space-and-Time Clock
Summary: Researchers identified a new class of traveling brain waves that rotate over space and time. The study…