Your mind is not an iceberg – there's nothing under the surface
11 April 2018
We make up our minds one thought at a time, according to a new book. But challenging the entrenched idea that our thoughts run “deep” will take strong, new arguments
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Why emotional support animals may be a waste of time
11 April 2018
We are increasingly seeking therapy in the companionship of ducks, dolphins and dogs. Anthrozoologist John Bradshaw says we are barking up the wrong tree
We can read memories by analysing brain gene activity
10 April 2018
Memories have unique genetic signatures that reveal what they are. The finding could lead to ways to read and alter memories in people with PTSD or phobias
Our eyesight is sharpest at twilight – and now we may know why
10 April 2018
We see best at dawn and dusk, and this could be because our brain activity changes at these times, making it easier to distinguish signals from background noise
Miniature human brains with their own blood vessels grown in lab
4 April 2018
Mini brains with a blood supply have been made in the lab for the first time. They may lead to a better understanding of the brain, and new injury treatments
