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Scientists shed light on many ways brain changes during pregnancy

A new study looked at how the brain changes throughout pregnancy and could help better understand issues like postpartum depression.

17 September 2024

Tech News

Neuralink's first patient on what it's like to live with a brain chip

Noland Arbaugh spoke to Euronews Next about what he has been doing since the brain implant and his hopes for the future.

14 September 2024

Health news

No link between mobile phone use and increased brain cancer risk

The incidence of brain cancer has not risen in tandem with the rising popularity of cell phones since the mid-1990s, a landmark review has found.

3 September 2024

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Even mild concussions linked to long-term changes in the brain

A history of concussions, even mild ones, was linked to changes in the brain, poorer sleep and depressive symptoms, according to a new study.

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Neuralink brain chip patient uses technology to play Counter-Strike 2

Unlike the first patient, the brain chip has remained fully attached to the second patient’s brain.

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These stretchable 'jelly batteries' could be implanted into humans

The research team behind the new "jelly batteries" say they can mould to human tissue, making them "promising for future use in biomedical implants".

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Chronic loneliness may be linked to higher risk of stroke

A study found that chronically lonely older adults had a higher risk of stroke compared to those who reported minimal isolation

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How brain chips like Neuralink could help people with disabilities

Neuralink's first human trial has shown how brain-computer interface (BCI) technology can transform the lives of patients with disabilities, helping them become more independent.

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These earphones can track your brain activity and help you focus

The founders of Neurable want to make brain measurement accessible to all. Their first-of-its-kind headphones could bring brain tracking to the masses.

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Scientists develop new mRNA vaccine to target aggressive brain cancer

An mRNA vaccine triggered the immune system to target brain tumours, a small study showed.

Earth News

What is air pollution doing to young children’s attention span?

Boys may be impacted by traffic fumes for longer as their brains mature more slowly, the Spanish researchers say.

Health news

Human brains are increasing in size. Could this reduce dementia risk?

Several brain structures increased in volume between people born in the 1930s and people born in the 1970s which may reduce dementia risk.

My Wildest Prediction

"Everyone will use mind-reading devices" with pioneer Tan Le

Are you interested in trying a wireless headset that allows you to interact with digital devices simply by reading your mind? This isn't science fiction; it was invented over a decade ago by Australian entrepreneur, inventor, and businesswoman Tan Le.

Health news

Elon Musk claims Neuralink can now cure blindness

“Resolution will be low at first, like early Nintendo graphics, but ultimately may exceed normal human vision,” Musk said.

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This is what happens in polyglots’ brains when they process languages

New research looked into how people who speak different languages process them in the brain.

Health news

COVID may impact memory a year or more after infection, study finds

A new study found that COVID-19 is linked to persistent cognitive deficits, emphasising the need for ongoing research.

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Pacemaker for the brain helps woman with crippling depression

A pacemaker for the brain helped a woman with crippling depression. It may soon offer hope to others.

21 February 2024

Health news

Alzheimer’s passed between humans in rare, obsolete medical procedure

Researchers found that an obsolete medical procedure may have resulted in the transmission of the amyloid-beta protein which is linked to dementia.

30 January 2024

Health news

First human receives brain chip from Elon Musk's Neuralink

The first human received an implant from Neuralink yesterday and is "recovering well," Musk said on his social media platform X.

30 January 2024

wellbeing

Brains may have capacity to ‘reset’ after breakup, researchers say

Scientists studied prairie voles, rodents that are known to be monogamous, to analyse the relationship between love and chemicals in the brain.

15 January 2024