Why embracing failure, mistakes and forgetfulness is key to success
6 November 2019
Making mistakes helps us learn and get better at stuff, says neuroscientist Henning Beck, but be wary of thinking what works for humans will work for AI
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What hypnosis does to your brain, and how it can improve your health
6 November 2019
The history of hypnotherapy is riddled with hucksters, but it can provide real benefits – from weight loss to managing pain. Why modern medicine is starting to take it seriously
A type of brainwave may help clean your brain while you sleep
31 October 2019
Slow waves of electrical activity through your brain may help rinse away its waste products while you sleep. The process seems to go awry in Alzheimer's disease
Newly discovered brain cells help us recall where we last saw objects
29 October 2019
We’ve discovered brain cells that may help humans judge the distance to an object, and they remain active even if the object is no longer visible, suggesting a role in memory
