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Here's why catchy tunes sometimes get stuck in your head. #BAVC25 vist.ly/4jmkw
The Science Behind Earworms: How Music Sneaks Into Your Brain
Here's why catchy tunes sometimes get stuck in your head.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Rediscover our most popular content published in 2025. vist.ly/4jej4
Most Popular Content in 2025: Top 10 Countdown
Rediscover our most popular content published in 2025.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Researchers presented findings on new ways to control and utilize prosthetics, offering a glimpse into the evolving future of brain-computer interfaces. vist.ly/4j7ec
New Tech Offers Glimpse Into Future of BCIs
Researchers presented findings on new ways to control and utilize prosthetics, offering a glimpse into the evolving future of brain-computer interfaces.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Precision brain maps suggest ADHD profiles vary across patients. This finding may explain why the common drug Ritalin works for some, but not others. #SfN vist.ly/4i2ac
Brain Maps Explain Mixed Responses to ADHD Meds
Precision brain maps suggest ADHD profiles vary across patients. This finding may explain why the common drug Ritalin works for some, but not others.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Learn why people with aphantasia are unable to visualize images in their minds. #BAVC25 vist.ly/4iwmr
Can't Picture It: What is Aphantasia?
Learn why people with aphantasia are unable to visualize images in their minds.
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December 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
ICYMI: Brain May Rewire Through 5 Distinct Eras Across Lifespan, Researchers Suggest.
This and other neuroscience news you may have missed in November. vist.ly/4im5y
ICYMI: Brain May Rewire Through 5 Distinct Eras Across Lifespan, Researchers Suggest
And other neuroscience news you may have missed in November 2025.
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December 15, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Here's how your brain helps you find your way home, no map required. #BAVC25
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All Roads Lead to Home
Here's how your brain helps you find your way home, no map required.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Female mice that have successfully raised litters step in to help other females in need during birth, preliminary research suggests. vist.ly/4hzn8
Mouse “Midwives” Help Other Mothers During Birth
Female mice that have successfully raised litters step in to help other females in need during birth, preliminary research suggests.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Add vector-borne illnesses like Lyme disease and West Nile virus to the long list of reasons why climate change is bad news for brain health. vist.ly/4hpgd
How Tick and Mosquito Bites Can Harm the Brain
Add vector-borne illnesses like Lyme disease and West Nile virus to the long list of reasons why climate change is bad news for brain health.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Researchers talked about the future of brain science at BrainFacts LIVE, a public event held during the Society for Neuroscience’s annual meeting. #SfN25 vist.ly/4hcqy
Where Does Neuroscience Go From Here? Experts Share Insights Over a Pint
Researchers talked about the future of brain science at BrainFacts LIVE, a public event held during the Society for Neuroscience’s annual meeting.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Peer into some clues as to why teenagers make hasty, sometimes ill-advised choices. #BAVC25 vist.ly/4h7vu
Why the Teen Brain is the Real Horror Movie Villain
Peer into some clues as to why teenagers make hasty, sometimes ill-advised choices.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Facilities and administrative costs are not minor overhead. According to Stuart Firestein, they’re what keeps the lights on for science. vist.ly/4gw3r
The Very Direct Effects of Indirect Costs
Facilities and administrative costs are not minor overhead. According to Stuart Firestein, they’re what keeps the lights on for science.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Delve into the minds of the selfless! Discover how researchers are unraveling the mysteries behind the chemistry and architecture of charitable brains. vist.ly/4gv6p
Why Do People Give? That Is the Billion-Dollar Question
Researchers are studying the chemicals and structures behind charitable brains.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Common GLP-1 drugs act all over the brain and body to induce weight loss. But their side effects often drive people to stop using them over the long term. #SfN25 vist.ly/4gqmv
Combating the Unwelcome Side Effects of GLP-1 Weight Loss Treatments
Common GLP-1 drugs act all over the brain and body to induce weight loss. But their side effects often drive people to stop using them over the long term.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Flavors aren’t all about what we taste. Learn how we create and experience flavor in this short puppet show.
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Something to Savor: The Neuroscience of Flavor
Flavors aren’t all about what we taste. Learn how we create and experience flavor in this short puppet show.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
🎉Celebrate International Students Day! Dive into the intriguing world of neuroscience with engaging resources for the classroom. vist.ly/4eut5 🧠💡
For the Classroom
For the Classroom
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November 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Bright Light Neuro is an initiative to enable students to better understand how they think and feel by incorporating neuroscience lessons and activities in the classroom. #InternationalStudentsDay vist.ly/4esy9
Incorporating Neuroscience Earlier in Education
Bright Light Neuro is an initiative to enable students to better understand how they think and feel by incorporating neuroscience lessons and activities in the classroom.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Today's the day! Meet us tonight at Little Bird Brewing for BrainFacts Live. It's not too late to register and bring a friend! 🧠🍻 vist.ly/4eqfs
BrainFacts LIVE: Decoding Disorders
Eventbrite - BrainFacts LIVE: Decoding Disorders - Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Little Bird Brewing, San Diego, CA. Find event and ticket information.
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November 16, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Researchers found distinct patterns of genetic signals matching the characteristics of four classes of trait patterns. vist.ly/4egyi
New Autism Subtypes Identified Based on Genes, Individual Traits
Researchers found distinct patterns of genetic signals matching the characteristics of four classes of trait patterns.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Neuroscience reveals the emotional and physiological benefits of acting generously, uprooting the misconception that people are innately selfish. #WorldKindnessDay vist.ly/4e8ev
Are We Wired for Kindness?
Neuroscience reveals the emotional and physiological benefits of acting generously, uprooting the misconception that people are innately selfish.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:05 PM
ICYMI: Brain Game-Style Exercises May Boost Cognition. And other neuroscience news you may have missed in October 2025. vist.ly/4dz7u
ICYMI: Brain Game-Style Exercises May Boost Cognition. And other neuroscience news you may have missed in October 2025. vist.ly/4dz7u
ICYMI: Brain Game-Style Exercises May Boost Cognition. And other neuroscience news you may have missed in October 2025. vist.ly/4dz7u
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November 12, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Colors aren‘t an objective fact of the external world. Instead, they’re the result of how our brains interpret visible light. vist.ly/4dtng
Color: The World Your Brain Creates
Colors aren‘t an objective fact of the external world. Instead, they’re the result of how our brains interpret visible light.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Dive into the world of neuroscience with us at Little Bird Brewing for BrainFacts LIVE! Unravel brain disorders with Nicole Rust or enjoy a cold brew 🍺 while discussing latest neuroscience tech with Shrek Chalasani.
BrainFacts LIVE: Decoding Disorders
Eventbrite - BrainFacts LIVE: Decoding Disorders - Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Little Bird Brewing, San Diego, CA. Find event and ticket information.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The tools of network neuroscience are unlocking our understanding of how our brains think. #STEAMDay vist.ly/4dfvf
In the Era of AI, the World’s Best Computers May Be Our Brains
The tools of network neuroscience are unlocking our understanding of how our brains think.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Read perspectives on how stress can affect teens as they navigate challenges. #NationalStressAwarenessDay vist.ly/4dbg5
A Glimpse into the Effect of Stress on Teenagers
Read perspectives on how stress can affect teens as they navigate challenges.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:08 PM