Cracking consciousness will never be easy but we are making strides
19 July 2023
A new way to understand where consciousness comes from and novel insights into subjective thought show that the hard problem of consciousness is worth persevering with
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Specific brain markers could help diagnose children with ADHD
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Physical differences in the brains of people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and those who don't have the condition could help diagnosis
How do we sense time? The brain cells that order our memories
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