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Meet KCL, the 16-year-old with a memory sharper than 99.9% of people who can recall events from age 3 monthsA teenager known as KCL possesses an extraordinary memory, categorized as highly superior autobiographical memory. His ability to recall pe...- A study says brain circuits can change roles: Here’s how you can remember a shopping list, directions and prices at the same timeAn MIT study found that some brain circuits in mice could remember a sound, then switch to holding an action plan.The finding offers a clue...
- A study says multitasking has a hidden problem: How does your brain decide what matters?A University of Chicago study suggests multitasking becomes harder when your brain is unsure which information matters.Irrelevant details c...
- A study says staring into space does not mean your brain has switched off: Your quiet thoughts leave cluesA 2026 study published in Nature Human Behaviour offers a closer look at what happens during those quiet moments. Researchers found that th...
- A study says your brain shifts attention when plans change: How it chooses what matters nextA University of Iowa study looked at how the brain makes decisions when familiar rules no longer provide clear answers. Researchers found t...
- A reckoning on social media addiction came late for many kids. Will AI safety be different?When Meta agreed to changes to its social media platforms and enhanced safeguards in an $18 billion settlement, it made progress by "gettin...
- IITian who secured AIR 1 in JEE, left India to study at University of California in 2004. 10 years later, one Shah Rukh Khan flop film inspired him to return to India. Today, he is an expert on mosquito brainHe was once the very epitome of the Indian success story. Meet Professor Nitin Gupta, who once left India to pursue a PhD in bioinformatics...
- In the shadow of WWII, Rockefeller poured millions into a Maine experiment that spent years asking a disturbing question: Could intelligence be bred?In post-war America, the Rockefeller Foundation funded an ambitious experiment to study canine intelligence through selective breeding. Mor...
- Anthropic's IPO pitch embraces AI's promise and perilTo pull off a successful offering that values it at $2 trillion, Anthropic, whose name means "human-centered," will need plenty of mortal i...
- What happens when middle-aged adults take creatine for 12 weeks? New study finds muscle gains even without structured exerciseA recent study found that creatine supplementation can increase lean muscle tissue in middle-aged adults. Participants aged 45 to 65 who to...
- Bruce Willis’ daughter Tallulah Willis shares rare, emotional photo amid his ongoing battle with frontotemporal dementiaBruce Willis’ daughter Tallulah Willis has shared a rare and tender photo with her father, kissing his forehead during an affectionate fath...
- $400 million AI bet before 2045: What Bill Gates Foundation plans to change for millions of AmericansThe Bill Gates Foundation has pledged $1 billion towards the development of equitable AI solutions for education and healthcare. With a spe...
- What glucosamine may be doing inside the brain has scientists taking a closer look at its possible link to dementia progressionResearchers at the University of Florida found links between glucosamine use and higher dementia progression in individuals with mild cogni...
- Your child scored 90+ percent, but should they become an engineer or doctor? When and how career tests can helpHigh academic performance often pushes students towards traditional careers, such as engineering or medicine. However, career choices shoul...
- Psychology explains why people who dislike being interrupted may be protecting more than just their train of thoughtUnexpected interruptions, even if brief, can severely disrupt an individual's thought process and workflow. Studies demonstrate that even m...
- Psychology says women who always wear a scarf in winter may be following a comfort cue their brain has learned to trustA woman who always puts on a scarf before stepping outside may simply prefer the warmth, comfort or familiarity it provides. That habit alo...
- Psychology says people who prefer their tea or coffee on the balcony may be seeking more than fresh airEnjoying coffee on the balcony does not automatically reveal anything specific about someone’s personality. It does not necessarily mean th...
- Psychology explains why people turn down the music when looking for an address and how the brain responds when everyday navigation suddenly demands more attentionWhen drivers are in the process of locating unfamiliar addresses, they frequently decrease the volume of the music. This behavior is aimed ...
- Scientists reviewed 24 long-term studies and found one fathering habit linked to better child developmentResearch indicates that active participation by fathers significantly promotes children's overall development. This strong engagement leads...
- Elon Musk says ‘play video games or stay dumb’: The study he shared reveals how gaming and exercise relate to brain healthA recent study explored gaming and exercise effects on brain health. Regular physical activity showed links to better mental health outcome...
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