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Brain scans reveal a shocking difference between psychopaths and other people
Scientists have uncovered a striking brain difference linked to psychopathy: people with psychopathic traits were found to have a striatum — a brain region tied to reward, motivation, and decision-making — that was about 10% larger on average than those without such traits. Using MRI scans and psychological assessments on 120 participants...
What 5 Brain Health Experts Eat to Preserve Their Cognitive Health
Be honest, you probably don’t think about the health of your brain very often. It’s likely your mind only comes to mind when mental fog strikes, you can’t remember what you walked into this room for, or forming a sentence feels harder than usual. When that happens, you’re likely thinking, “If I’m struggling now, how
“I Wan Use Blow Reset Him Brain” – Portable Challenges Samklef To Boxing Fight [Video]
Controversial street-hop artist Portable has called out music producer Samklef, daring him to face off in a celebrity boxing match. Portable made the challenge public in a viral video, saying he’s ready to step into the ring with Samklef. According to him, his goal is to “knock some sense” into Samklef and help him get
Your brain chemistry changes after just three days of silence
We tend to think of silence as empty space. The absence of sound. But, it turns out that quiet isnât passive at all. In fact, after just three days of intentional silence, the brain begins to physically and functionally rewire itself. A growing body of neuroscience shows that silence can spark changes in the brain
Hidden Brain Lesions Uncovered by AI, Transforming Epilepsy Treatment
A revolutionary AI tool, MELD Graph, is reshaping the fight against epilepsy by detecting brain abnormalities that human radiologists often miss. This breakthrough offers new hope for millions of people worldwide, particularly those with focal cortical dysplasia, a major cause of treatment-resistant epilepsy. An AI-powered tool called MELD Graph is revolutionizing epilepsy care by detecting
You have the brain of a top lover if you can find the broken heart in this Valentine’s Day optical illusion in 12 secs
WHETHER you are brokenhearted, happily single, or all loved-up, here is a Valentine’s Day challenge for you. Put your eyesight to the test and see how quickly you can spot the broken heart in this puzzle. VSOHow long does it take you to spot the broken heart?[/caption] You may have a high IQ if you
Meta has an AI for brain typing, but it’s stuck in the lab
The social network company hopes neuroscience will give it an advantage in the AI race. Stephanie Arnett/MIT Technology Review | Getty, Alamy, Shutterstock Back in 2017, Facebook unveiled plans for a brain-reading hat that you could use to text just by thinking. “We’re working on a system that will let you type straight from your
This Brain Surgeon Is Bringing Radiosurgery Mainstream
John Adler, MD, never wanted to be an entrepreneur. His passion has always been medicine first, and neurosurgery second. “The minute I saw a brain operation, I fell in love,” Dr. Adler says. “Its sheer beauty, delicate physicality, is something I can only now try to convey in words.” He advanced his education through medical
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
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UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...