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Optical illusion: Only smart people can find 4 hidden words

Optical illusions and brainteasers like this one are not only entertaining but also serve as excellent tools for mental exercise. So, are you ready to challenge your brain and test your vision skills? This optical illusion might just be the perfect way to do so. The task is simple: find…

The Times of India

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman suggests GPT-5 may work like a 'virtual brain' with deeper thinking capabilities, demystifying it from the "mildly embarrassing at best GPT-4"

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman indicated the GPT-5 model will function like a "virtual brain" suggesting that it might be better, faster, and more efficient at handling tasks with deeper thinking capabilities compared to its predecessors.

Windows Central

Wait, The Brain Has Its Own Microbiome? What New Research Tells Us

The microbes that live in your gut are having their moment in the sun. But what about the ones in your brain?

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Synced brains: why being constantly tuned in to your child’s every need isn’t always ideal

It’s crucial for healthy child development that children can form secure attachment bonds with their parents. Decades of research identified one key ingredient for this process: the coordination of parents’ and children’s brains and behaviour during social interactions.

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5 yr old in Kerala showed signs of rare brain infection after taking bath in pond, dies

A five-year-old girl afflicted by amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare brain infection caused by a free-living amoeba found in contaminated waters, in Malappuram district of Kerala died, official sources told news agency PTI on Tuesday. The child hailing from Moonniyur panchayat here died on Monday night at the Kozhikode Medical College's…

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Joe Rogan-backed pharma company sued for peddling health supplements with ‘false’ advertising

The complaint focuses around ‘misleading’ and ‘deceptive’ advertising on a Joe Rogan-promoted health product

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How Neanderthal language differed from modern human – they probably didn’t use metaphors

The Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) fascinate researchers and the general public alike. They remain central to debates about the nature of the genus Homo (the broad biological classification that humans and their relatives fall into). Neanderthals are also vital for understanding the uniqueness or otherwise of our species, Homo sapiens.

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Smoking fentanyl can cause irreversible brain damage, report shows

A middle-aged American man with no previous medical history was found unconscious in his hotel room, with “unidentified crushed pills and a white residue” on a nearby table, according to a recent paper in BMJ Case Reports. White powder was visible around the man’s mouth.

The Conversation

Keep forgetting things? Worried about your brain? Here’s what I learned when I had mine scanned

From dementia to mild cognitive impairment, it’s easy to be terrified of what ageing will do our minds. But the vast majority of us can reduce the danger – especially if we look after our bodies

The Guardian - UK

Got a teen who won't revise? Child development expert shares 8 tips to help focus the teenage brain

Plus the one thing parents need to focus on (and it's not just the diet)

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My husband finds life easy, and ‘corrects’ me because I don’t

Your brain is wired to need order to feel safe, he should respect that

The Guardian - UK

How does the brain turn light waves into experiences of colour?

Researchers discover hue-selective neurons in fruit flies' brains, revealing intricate neural mechanisms behind color perception.

The Hindu

Argentinian couple moves to US to allow their toddler to join gene therapy trial

The Lovatos relocated from Guatemala to Ohio for their son, who has the rare genetic disorder Canavan disease

The Guardian - US

Neuralink Seeks Second Test Subject For Brain Implant Trial

Neuralink, founded by Elon Musk, seeks a second test subject for its brain implant device after initial trial setback.

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What is the human eye's frame rate? It's 77fps since you ask...

24fps? 30fps? 60fps? Infinite? Immesurable? What is the right speed (and resolution) to fool the eye, and why?

The Guardian - AU

Testing and treatment for underactive thyroid is increasing in Australia. Why?

When patients complain of symptoms such as lethargy, brain fog and low mood, doctors must deduce the cause – and a growing number are landing on hypothyroidism

LiveScience

New 3D map charted with Google AI reveals 'mysterious but beautiful' slice of human brain

Harvard and Google researchers have collaborated to map a tiny fragment of an adult human brain in unprecedented detail.

Inverse

Why Exercise Is So Good For Our Brains According to A Wild New Study

Physical activity maybe support both muscles and neurons in a feedback loop. A new study proves just this — with a biomolecular soup of synthetic innervated muscle tissue.

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9 Habits for a Happy Retirement

A long and happy retirement takes more than just money. Here are nine things happy retirees do — besides dutifully saving the money they’ll need to quit the 9-to-5 grind.

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Maine mass shooter had ‘severe’ traumatic brain injury from time as grenade instructor, family tells commission

‘I wish I had done everything in my power to get him the help he needed,’ the sister of the Maine mass shooter testifies

The Guardian - UK

Can mindfulness really make you happy, lower your blood pressure and improve your sleep? Experts reveal all

Mindfulness is said to help everything from anxiety to overeating. But how does it work? Experts separate fact from fiction

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Menopause can bring increased cholesterol levels and other heart risks. Here’s why and what to do about it

Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years, typically between 45 and 55. As women approach or experience menopause, common “change of life” concerns include hot flushes, sweats and mood swings, brain fog and fatigue.

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After 180 years, new clues are revealing just how general anaesthesia works in the brain

Over 350 million surgeries are performed globally each year. For most of us, it’s likely at some point in our lives we’ll have to undergo a procedure that needs general anaesthesia.

The Hindu

Health advice to take with no pinch of salt

World Hypertension Day, on May 17, must spotlight that point that the proven, bigger, and preventable risk factor for heart attack and brain stroke, i.e., hypertension, rarely gets due attention

PC Gamer

Scanning 1 cubic millimetre of brain tissue resulted in 1,400,000 GB of data, or about the same space as your Dad's holiday photo collection

Why do I feel like a scan of mine would take significantly less?

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