You’re walking home at night and think you see someone behind you, but when you turn around, no one’s there. Moments like this raise a question: how does your brain tell what’s real and what you’re imagining? Evidence suggests the answer may be surprisingly simple: the brain listens to the “volume” of its own signals. When internal thoughts become strong enough, they can briefly fool the mind into treating imagination as reality.
A sudden flash of understanding can feel magical. But new research shows that “Aha!” moments are more than just a feeling, they reshape our brains in ways that make those discoveries stick.
What if we were able to simultaneously view the brain from two perspectives, one informed by Indigenous wisdom and the other by science? Together, these perspectives offer not only a sharper vision but also a kinder and more inclusive way to understand the brain.
Split-brain surgery, intended to treat severe epilepsy, has revealed surprising insights about consciousness. Does dividing the brain divide the mind?
In 2025, science fiction is looking more like science fact. Brain implants, once the stuff of Hollywood thrillers, are now becoming real tools used to decode thoughts and restore function in people with neurological disorders. But can they really read, or even control, our minds?
What if machines could help us understand how babies learn to speak? A recent study from Meta AI and neuroscientists at Rothschild Foundation Hospital taps directly into children’s brains to answer that, and the findings are both stunning and heartwarming.
In today’s digital era, smartphones and social media are woven into the fabric of teenage life, offering unique routes for connection and self-expression. However, research presents a varied picture of their influence on adolescent mental health, emphasising the necessity for a balanced and informed approach.
Dear reader, this blog is written in the style of Shakespeare, not just to explain
“What if your brain’s function isn’t just about connections but also about its shape? Scientists have discovered that the brain’s geometry shapes its function—challenging decades of neuroscience!”
Ever wondered how your brain juggles so many tasks? One moment you’re solving a maths