Brain

The Week Recommends Retired neurosurgeon Henry Marsh reflects on his pioneering work with exquisitely 'raw honesty'

By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published 20 August 25

Speed Read Researchers have created the 'largest and most detailed wiring diagram of a mammalian brain to date,' said Nature

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 10 April 25

The Explainer Average human brain contains enough plastic fragments to make a spoon

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 11 March 25

Speed Read The amount of tiny plastic particles found in human brains increased dramatically from 2016 to 2024

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 4 February 25

Speed Read This remarkable fruit fly brain analysis will aid in future human brain research

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 3 October 24

Speed Read These brain changes may help men to better bond with their baby

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 17 June 24

The Explainer Turns out you actually can die of a broken heart

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 23 February 24

Talking Points Depending on who you ask, the renewed focus on the president's mental acuity is an election-year distraction, a legitimate point of concern, and sometimes both

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 9 February 24

Pros and cons A snooze improves cognitive function and mood but sleep is also linked to obesity and underlying health issues

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 14 December 23

feature And other stories from the stranger side of life

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 29 August 23

feature Developments in AI are turning thoughts into words but privacy fears are growing

By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published 12 June 23

In the Spotlight Artificial intelligence pioneer says a part of him now regrets his life’s work

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published 2 May 23