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Life as a Brain in a Jar
Science fiction loves to show us disembodied heads or brains floating in jars, but could this be one route to extending our lives? Or could you already be one living in false reality?
Getty Images / Thomas Barwick A master limited partnership (MLP) is an unusual investment that combines the tax benefits of a limited partnership (LP) with the liquidity of a common stock.
A recent study mapped the maternal brain from preconception through the crucial two years ... [+] postpartum, illuminating how the brain reshapes itself during this pivotal life stage.
Jan. 28, 2025 — A new study shows that asymptomatic brain metastasis is more common in stage 4 breast cancer patients than previously believed. The study suggests that doctors may need to ...
While it’s easy to focus on the dramatic nature of switching between identities, the neurobiology of DID reveals a deeper, more nuanced picture of how the brain adapts to extreme stress and the ...
It’s the way that podcast hosts talk in my ear. I know I’m not alone, because people in my life complain about their own brain-rot speech patterns all the time. I’ve also seen strangers do it.
“Exercising in general will help to keep your brain and body in healthier shape than it otherwise would be without that cardiovascular workout,” says Dr Damien Lowry, chartered member of the ...
During a good night’s sleep, the brain gets busy cleaning itself, flushing out waste products that have built up during the day. A study in mice shows how a molecule called noradrenaline ...
Neuralink Corp.’s brain-computer device has been implanted in a third patient and the company has plans for about 20 to 30 more implants in 2025, founder Elon Musk said. “We’ve got now three ...
By embedding threads containing electrodes within the human brain, the company’s device allows paralyzed patients to engage with digital devices through their thoughts. Arbaugh, for example ...
If you’re well rested, your brain will be able to quickly suppress the negative memory. But if you are someone who is plagued by insomnia, then intrusive thoughts about what happened—and the ...