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We know now what happens in our brain to make us scared of heights
Researchers have identified a brain circuit that causes mice to show signs of being afraid when high up, with a similar mechanism expected to also occur in people
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Why you shouldn’t believe claims that there are 7 types of ADHD
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How your brain stays focused on conversations in a noisy room
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People with synaesthesia blend their senses – now we know why
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How you can use the power of exercise to feel better and think clearer
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Babies can identify people’s faces from just 4 months old
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Elon Musk’s brain implant firm Neuralink gets approval for human trial
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Chronic pain linked to distinctive patterns of brain activity
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Why our brain uses up more energy than that of any other animal
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Robot injected in the skull spreads its tentacles to monitor the brain
A soft robot inserted through a hole in the skull can deploy six sensor-filled legs on the surface of the brain to monitor electrical activity. The design has been tested in miniature pigs and could someday help people who experience epileptic seizures
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Why the mind-body connection is vital to understanding consciousness
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Why the causes of poor mental health may share a common root
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Brain surgery before birth fixes abnormal blood vessel in fetus
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Brain activity of dying people shows signs of near-death experiences
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