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Life

Syncing our brain activity may help us interact with each other

When monkeys interact, neurons in their brains show the same activity patterns. We may be able to harness this synchronisation to learn to work together better

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patient wired up with electrodes

Health

Maverick or monster? The controversial pioneer of brain zapping

Features

Heavy metal poisoning may be changing birds’ personalities

Earth

Heavy metal poisoning may be changing birds’ personalities

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Dreams decoded: 6 answers to the mysteries of the sleeping mind

Humans

Dreams decoded: 6 answers to the mysteries of the sleeping mind

Features

A person wearing a portable brain scanner

Health

Wearable scanner can image your brain while you’re on the move

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dream artwork

Life

Why dreaming is vital: Unlocking the power of REM sleep

Features

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Life

5 ways to boost your dreams and improve your health

Features

A brain scan

Health

First anatomical evidence of several types of schizophrenia

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brain pills

Health

The Genius Within: How to be smart in the 21st century

Culture

Brain zap can make people re-experience old dreams while awake

Health

Brain zap can make people re-experience old dreams while awake

While déjà-vu is a false feeling of familiarity, déjà-rêvé is a rare experience of suddenly recalling a dream – and it can be sparked by zapping the brain

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Technology

We need to be mindful as we develop thought-reading tech

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Technology

AI reconstructs whatever you see just by reading a brain scan

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Technology

Mind-reading AI uses brain scans to guess what you're looking at

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Humans

Very creative people have a special kind of brain activity

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