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The way the brain develops can shape us throughout our lives, so neuroscientists are intensely curious about how it happens.

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Our eyes can frequently play tricks on us, but scientists have discovered that some artificial intelligence can fall for the ...

Dr. Fotuhi says that the best prevention for brain aging is simply to get moving!

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How you organize your bedroom affects your sleep, energy, and well-being, which is why a functional space can change your ...

Procrastination has a name: the VS–VP circuit — and this team of researchers has ideas for how to switch it off ...

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