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The hidden evolutionary advantages of the teenage brain

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The hidden evolutionary advantages of the teenage brain

Recent research suggests teenagers’ brains are particularly suited to coping with volatility and new experiences, including socialising and venturing to unknown places

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How to make sure your brain is performing at its peak

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2JKFTNG Researchers study star-shaped brain cells: NIH-funded researchers have used 3D collections of brain tissue from human cells to study star-shaped astrocytes in the brain.

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How newly discovered brain cells have made us rethink the human mind

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This image may not be used in educational posters Brain microbiome, conceptual illustration. The microbiome is the collection of microbes (micro-organisms) found on and in the human body. Some of these microbes help to keep the body healthy. It can be thought of as an ecosystem of diverse micro-organisms, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and mites, that live in various creases and sections of body. If the balance gets disrupted, disorders or infections can occur.

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Why the brain's microbiome could hold the key to curing Alzheimer's

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New evidence finally reveals how male and female brains really differ

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The strange truth about why thinking hard makes you feel exhausted

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Our human ancestors often ate each other, and for surprising reasons

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Our human ancestors often ate each other, and for surprising reasons

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How to take control of your dreams to boost learning and creativity

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How to take control of your dreams to boost learning and creativity

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Why string theory has been unfairly maligned - and how to test it

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Why string theory has been unfairly maligned - and how to test it

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Theory of everything and geometry

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Why physicists are rethinking the route to a theory of everything

Physicists’ search for a theory that explains all reality in one framework appeared to have stalled. But now they are reinvigorating the hunt by exploring a wild landscape of abstract geometry

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The neuroscientist harnessing the placebo effect to help soothe pain

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Environment

Could mysterious marine fungi save us from antibiotic resistance?

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Environment

The gold hydrogen rush: Does Earth contain near-limitless clean fuel?

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A bold new take on quantum theory could reveal how reality emerges

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