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Study suggests playing video games improves real-world navigation skills

As always, though, there's a catch.

On Feb 12, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

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MIT created an electronic bandage that heals wounds faster

Smart bandages could revolutionize the treatment of wounds.

On Dec 9, 2015 by AJ Dellinger

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High-potency marijuana could damage connections in your brain

The research, released today, still has to be reproduced.

On Nov 27, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

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Speech-analysis software perfectly predicts which people will develop schizophrenia

Researchers also opened the door to other uses of the technology beyond psychoses.

On Aug 26, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Netflix turned people’s brain waves into the ‘Sense8’ theme music

'There is something musical about the way the brain works.'

On Jul 31, 2015 by Kasia Pilat

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The science behind why we always miss what’s under our noses

On the case with a curated rundown of YouTube explainers.

On Jun 18, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

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Scientists make slight progress on translating brain waves to text

We're still a long way away from anything scary.

On Jun 17, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

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Watch a computer program mimic the human brain to beat ‘Super Mario World’

The program learns what works and what doesn't.

On Jun 15, 2015 by Imad Khan

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New brain discovery could change how we look at the immune system

Here’s why

On Jun 8, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

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Watch what happens when herpes spreads to your brain

Nearly 1 in 6 adults have some form of herpes. But in extremely rare cases, the virus can spread to your brain.

On May 29, 2015 by Rae Votta

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Science debunks the idea that you can burn lots of calories just by thinking hard

It was a good thought—no pun intended.

On Apr 30, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

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Playing video games might improve the way your brain works

On the other hand, maybe gamers just have superior brains.

On Apr 29, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

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The Internet is killing your brain. Here’s how to fix it

You need to pick up a pencil.

On Apr 2, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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Science explains why you fall for April Fools’ Day pranks

It has a lot to do with your brain chemistry.

On Apr 1, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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All those touchscreen taps are altering your brain activity

This is your brain on touchscreens.

On Mar 26, 2015 by Mike Wehner