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Most of us carry a mother’s voice in the neural patterns of our brain.
“It’s kind of like a Fitbit in your skull with tiny wires,” Musk said.
New research shows that neurons in autistic brains begin to developmentally diverge in early prenatal stages.
Johns Hopkins researchers hope this could lead to new interventions for combating it.
It’s a very human behavior—arguably one of the fundamentals that makes us us.
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Math doesn’t suck. It is one of humanity’s greatest and most mysterious journeys.
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Non-partisans are real, and their lack of partisanship has a cognitive element.
A new study shows that naming conventions will change how infants represent objects in their memories.
Scientists are seeking ways to safely connect computers to the brain.
New research conducted on the brains of mice suggest it may be possible to “switch off” particular food cravings.
Some anxiety is natural, but it doesn’t have to control your life.
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Are there innate differences between female and male brains?
Viewing art that doesn’t look like anything makes your brain take extra steps to try and get it.
SEAL training is the ultimate test of both mental and physical strength.
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Preliminary studies on mice show positive results.
Reaching beyond the stereotypes of meditation and embracing the science of mindfulness.
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Several experts have weighed in on our sometimes morbid curiosity and fascination with true crime.
The multifaceted cerebellum is large — it’s just tightly folded.
Join the lauded author of Range in conversation with best-selling author and poker pro Maria Konnikova!
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You may be surprised at how your body and brain react to this type of pleasure.
Big brains come at a big cost, however.
What was so great about Einstein anyway? A group of experts weigh in.
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Never has the bar to entry been so low and the recognized benefits so high.
Join Maria Konnikova live at 11am EDT tomorrow on Big Think!
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Teaching your child metacognitive techniques can improve their learning and life skills.
Even non-academic experiences can inspire meaningful moments of learning and self-reflection.
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There are many reasons why this could be true.
A nasty disease might not be able to travel around much longer.
Helping students get better at learning prepares them for life, not just higher education.
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