Life
Animal brains connected up to make mind-melded computer
The power of rats' and monkeys' brains has been pooled by wiring them up. If we could do the same with humans, it could allow non-verbal collaboration
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Mind
Your brain wrinkles like a screwed-up ball of paper
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Humans
Your brain wrinkles like a screwed-up ball of paper
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Health
Dopamine boost restores libido in ageing male fruit flies
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Health
An inflamed brain may be a hidden cause of depression
Features
Mind
Artificial brain turns clouds into psychedelic pig-snails
Regulars
Humans
Self-confidence school: Can you really fake it to make it?
Features
Humans
How to hack your confidence
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Environment
Hawkmoths slow down their brains so they can hit a moving target
Regulars
Health
Solitary confinement is a crime against the mind
Freedom beckons for Albert Woodfox after 43 years in solitary – but we should heed the evidence that this is a cruel punishment and ban it
Opinion
Health
Surgeon proposes human head transplant operation as soon as 2017
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Health
Why learning in your sleep is an idea that’s reawakening
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Environment
Trail-blazing ants show hints of metacognition when seeking food
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Humans
Sixth personality trait measures your Machiavellian potential
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