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Prion diseases are invariably fatal, but an experimental genetic treatment has dramatically extended the lifespans of infected mice

A novel artificial intelligence system, the semantic decoder, can translate brain activity into continuous text. The system could revolutionize communication for people unable to speak due to conditions like stroke.

This week's top five neuroscience breakthroughs bring to light fascinating insights into human cognition, emotion, and physical attributes. A significant correlation was found between childhood trauma and alexithymia, a ...

Imagination is a cornerstone of human cognition, yet its neurological roots have remained somewhat elusive. Recent advances in neuroscience have begun to uncover the brain's intricate architecture underlying imagination,...

A vegetable-growing trial has pitted expert human gardeners against an AI-powered robot - both produced comparable crops, but the robot used about 40 per cent less water

Nebulas -- colorful clouds of expanding gas and dust -- have long captivated stargazers with their beauty. Here are 25 of the most stunning nebulas in the universe.

Alligator ponds have a greater diversity and abundance of plants and animals compared with the surrounding marsh, and offer aquatic refuge in dry months

How do horses snooze where they stand without falling over?