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A New Theory of Dreaming
2 min read · 175 saves · Jul 26th · Do dreams exist to protect the brain's visual cortex?
Why language remains the most flexible brain-to-brain interface
~12 min read · Paywall possible · 146 saves · Aug 4th · Brain-to-brain interfaces promise to bypass language. But do we really want access to one another’s unmediated thoughts?
5 Science-Backed Ways to Strengthen Your Brain
3 min read · Paywall possible · 145 saves · Jul 30th · Use these techniques for a healthier, smarter and stronger brain.
The Hard Problem of Breakfast
5 min read · Paywall possible · 144 saves · Aug 6th · Over the past century, scientists have unlocked many of the most profound secrets of bacon, eggs, oatmeal, and avocado toast, advancing…
Mysterious case of man who can read letters—but not numbers—exposes complex roots of consciousness
3 min read · Paywall possible · 136 saves · Jul 29th · With a condition that’s “too strange for words,” patient can do mental math but cannot recognize numerals
From ‘brain fog’ to heart damage, COVID-19’s lingering problems alarm scientists
~18 min read · Paywall possible · 117 saves · Jul 31st · Some COVID-19 survivors are still sick months later. Doctors want to learn why and what they can do
A Study Finds Sex Differences in the Brain. Does It Matter?
2 min read · Paywall possible · 117 saves · Jul 27th · Grace Huckins · The NIH research connecting anatomy and sex chromosomes could shed light on mental disorders. But the topic is sensitive, and such findings are easy…
No Student Should Have to Sit Through a Zoom Lecture
4 min read · Paywall possible · 113 saves · Jul 27th · With classes online, “active learning” is more important than ever.
How to prime your brain for those big, breakthrough ideas
3 min read · 89 saves · Jul 30th · Dina Smith · To develop fresh, novel ideas that turn into amazing projects, you must make mental space.
The Russia report shows we have a security problem. He lives in No 10
4 min read · 81 saves · Jul 26th · Carole Cadwalladr · The prime minister’s silence on the findings of the intelligence and security committee speaks volumes