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Dean Burnett on why disruptive teens might have saved the human race

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Dean Burnett on why disruptive teens might have saved the human race

The behaviour that defines teenagers might be annoying, but neuroscientist Dean Burnett says it could have been crucial for the survival of our species

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Am I addicted? The truth behind being hooked on gaming, sex or porn

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A single severe head injury can trigger long-term brain damage

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Megan Rossi

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Healthy gut, happy mind: What to eat to boost how you feel

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How what you eat directly influences your mental health

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How what you eat directly influences your mental health

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EEG machines can monitor the brainwaves of extremely premature babies

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Mini-brains grown in a lab show neural activity like preterm babies

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Your genes help determine how much sleep you need

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DNA mutation lets some people live healthily on only 4 hours' sleep

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Weird illusion makes you think fabric is moving faster than it is

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Weird illusion makes you think fabric is moving faster than it is

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Ketogenic diet may stop migraines by changing the brain’s fuel

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Ketogenic diet may stop migraines by changing the brain’s fuel

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I tried to eat myself smarter at a brain-boosting supper club

Nutrients like omega-3 are claimed to support healthy brain function, but there is little good evidence that they really improve cognition

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Neuroscientist Ed Boyden is decoding the brain with the power of light

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How to trick your mind to break bad habits and reach your goals

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The time paradox: How your brain creates the fourth dimension

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