These Adorable Jellyfish Show Learning Doesn't Even Require a Brain
Human scientists—used to the benefits of a centralized, complex brain—have been underestimating what a simple nerve network can do
Human scientists—used to the benefits of a centralized, complex brain—have been underestimating what a simple nerve network can do
Researchers publicly call out theory that they say is not well supported by science, but that gets undue attention
A new study suggests that changes in the brain's sensitivity to insulin during phases of the menstrual cycle may be linked to appetite
Counter to the conventional wisdom, suppression of distressing thoughts could be an invaluable addition in treating depression, anxiety and trauma
Implanted electrodes pick up a pattern of brain waves that can signal the presence or absence of depression and perhaps predict its relapse
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Everyday lapses in memory can be a part of learning
In some cardiac arrest patients, a flurry of brain activity during life-saving CPR may be a sign of a “near-death experience”
Apollo moon landing conspiracy theories were early hints of the dangerous anti-vax, antiscience beliefs backed by politicians today
Only 1.1 percent of autistic adults in the U.S. access key publicly funded employment services. A broken disability service system is why
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