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A microscopic flaw in the brain’s cellular scaffolding can shape brain size for life.

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A fossilized larva dating back over half a billion years has been discovered with its brain, digestive system, and nerve ...

Even consciousness could reveal its secrets someday with this realistic simulation, researchers hope. It will not only ...

The magnetic compass is the last unknown sense in migrating animals. For some scientists, the monarch butterfly is leading ...

Explore how neuromorphic chips and brain-inspired computing bring low-power, efficient intelligence to edge AI, robotics, and ...

Study finds processed foods may trick bodies into thinking it's summer. Scientists found a hidden seasonal timer that reads ...

Ever wonder why the days after Christmas feel dreamlike and out of sync? There's a deeper explanation behind the holiday haze ...

Zooming in on the auditory cortex, the researchers found three unique sets of neurons that light up while we listen to music. Two sets of neurons encode absolute pitch (individual musical notes) and ...

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