-
How worried should we be about microplastics in our brains?
The Explainer Average human brain contains enough plastic fragments to make a spoon
The Explainer -
Microplastics accumulating in human brains, study finds
Speed Read The amount of tiny plastic particles found in human brains increased dramatically from 2016 to 2024
Speed Read -
Detailed map of fly's brain holds clues to human mind
Speed Read This remarkable fruit fly brain analysis will aid in future human brain research
Speed Read -
How fatherhood changes the brain
Speed Read These brain changes may help men to better bond with their baby
Speed Read -
How love impacts your health
The Explainer Turns out you actually can die of a broken heart
The Explainer -
It's not really about Biden's brain — unless it is
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
Talking Points -
Pros and cons of day-time naps
Pros and cons A snooze improves cognitive function and mood but sleep is also linked to obesity and underlying health issues
Pros and cons -
Wriggling worm found in woman’s brain
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
feature -
Neurotechnology: how does new mind-reading technology work?
feature Developments in AI are turning thoughts into words but privacy fears are growing
feature -
Geoffrey Hinton: the ‘Godfather of AI’ who quit Google to warn about technology
In the Spotlight Artificial intelligence pioneer says a part of him now regrets his life’s work
In the Spotlight -
What happens in our brains when we die
feature New study of people close to death shows neural activity associated with consciousness and lucid dreams
feature -
What is Dana White’s Power Slap League?
feature UFC President has created a new ‘sport’ that experts fear may leave contestants with brain damage
feature -
What does hot weather do to your brain?
Today's Big Question Cognitive function, mental health and even crime are all linked to high temperatures
Today's Big Question -
Are we facing a brain fog epidemic?
feature Loss of mental clarity and inability to concentrate linked to long Covid
feature
1
2