AI Is Helping Solve the Intricate Genetic Puzzle of Schizophrenia
One of the greatest challenges in modern genetics is schizophrenia. Unlike diseases caused by a single mutation, this…
Speaking More Languages May Slow Brain Aging
Regularly navigating multiple languages may be linked to patterns of brain communication that appear younger than expected. Credit:…
People Who Can’t Visualize Anything Are Challenging a 300-Year-Old Theory of Thought
The philosopher David Hume believed that, to understand abstract concepts, humans needed to summon a mental image to…
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…
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…
“Understand. Don’t Memorise”: Why Nobel-winning physicist Richard Feynman’s advice works better than cramming for exams
Richard Feynman | Image source: Caltech Digital Collections The night before an exam is rarely about learning. It…
This Simple Brainwave Test Can Spot Alzheimer’s Years Early
A three-minute brainwave scan called Fastball EEG can uncover memory decline linked to Alzheimer’s years early, offering a…
SpaceX and satellites help states save millions on internet buildout | Guest Commentary | Commentary
The $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program was meant to bring affordable, reliable internet to…