Training AI on “Brain Rot” Content Causes Lasting Cognitive Damage, New Paper Finds
Skibidi rizz, folks! The post Training AI on “Brain Rot” Content Causes Lasting Cognitive Damage, New Paper Finds appeared first on Futurism.| Futurism
I've been on a rabbit hole to learn more about the human memory after watching college kids perform seemingly impossible memory feats on a tv variety show. It has made me reflect on my own poor working memory. A few years ago I attended a bicycle building class: I struggled badly with remembering the instructions...| Winnie Lim
Skibidi rizz, folks! The post Training AI on “Brain Rot” Content Causes Lasting Cognitive Damage, New Paper Finds appeared first on Futurism.| Futurism
"This is absolutely sickening." The post OpenAI Makes Bizarre Demand of Family Whose Son Was Allegedly Killed by ChatGPT appeared first on Futurism.| Futurism
"We expect to prove to a jury that OpenAI's decisions to degrade the safety of its products were made with full knowledge that they would lead to innocent deaths." The post OpenAI Faces New Allegations in Teen’s Death appeared first on Futurism.| Futurism
The intersection of arts and neuroscience reveals transformative effects on health and learning, as discussed by Susan Magsamen in her neuroaesthetics research.| News-Medical
Researchers have identified a protein that naturally slows myelin production — a finding that could lead to ways to repair myelin damage in multiple sclerosis (MS) and other neurological disorders. […] The post Protein found to be a natural brake on myelin production in the brain appeared first on Multiple Sclerosis News Today.| Multiple Sclerosis News Today – The Web's Daily Resource for Multiple Scler...
Your brain is getting lazy, and it’s not entirely your fault. We live in a time where Google not only answers your questions but also predicts them, GPS shows you the next turn, and algorithms decide what you watch next. Every ease has its shadow: the slow wearing away of our brain muscles. Just like […] The post How to Break Phone Addiction and Train Your Brain to Think Again appeared first on Youth Incorporated Magazine.| Youth Incorporated Magazine
WTX-607, an oral small molecule being developed by Wavebreak, binds to and blocks the formation of small alpha-synuclein protein clumps — toxic aggregates linked to nerve damage in Parkinson’s disease […] The post Drug blocks toxic alpha-synuclein clumps in human brain tissue in lab appeared first on Parkinson's News Today.| Parkinson's News Today – The Web's Daily Resource for Parkinson's News
ARV-102, an oral therapy Arvinas is developing for people with Parkinson’s disease, was shown to reach the brain — where it is needed — and to be safe and well […] The post Parkinson’s therapy ARV-102 able to reach brain, where needed: Study appeared first on Parkinson's News Today.| Parkinson's News Today – The Web's Daily Resource for Parkinson's News
A new study from EMBL Rome scientists reveals a specific brain circuit involved in impaired sensory learning and behavioural adaptation in autism — paving the way for a deeper mechanistic understanding of the condition.| EMBL
A new study exposes how GLP-1s impact alcohol intake. The post Doctors Just Found Something Fascinating About What Happens When You Drink on Ozempic appeared first on Futurism.| Futurism
Writing and photography by Ashleigh Willis from the Miller Lab, Michael Smith Laboratories| www.msl.ubc.ca
Discover the best MCT oils for peak performance. Transform your energy from sluggish to supercharged with these top-rated MCT oil supplements for athletes.| Type A Training
Science is beginning to unravel the reasons behind age-related cognitive decline — and what we can do about it.| Freethink
Researchers have advanced ultrasound techniques for brain stimulation, enabling non-invasive treatment of neurological disorders by targeting multiple brain areas simultaneously.| Scientific Inquirer
By combining brain scans and nutritional intake data, a new study has found a nutrient profile that puts the brakes on brain aging. What's more, that profile matches an easy-to-follow popular eating plan that's been proven to convey multiple benefits.| New Atlas
I don’t know if people know this, but I used to be extremely sedentary and I hated any form of physical activity. Only upon hindsight I realised it was probably related to a combination of factors which included adhd, depression and diet. Back then, I didn’t know that activity breeds energy. So the less active...| Winnie Lim
Movement is the foundation of how children learn and grow. In this blog post you will learn how movement impacts the brain, and how to support students in the classroom and at home.| Project Play Therapy
Here's why understanding emotions matters for your family, how to shift old patterns, and how to parent with more openness and resilience.| The Best Brain Possible
The science community has pushed back at the latest claims that acetaminophen (aka paracetamol) is a key factor in the increased prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children, cautioning that existing research remains inconclusive and often excludes genetics, comorbidities and a suite of…| New Atlas
Over 60,000 students have benefited from the math program built on how the brain naturally learns A new analysis shows ... Read more| eSchool News
Experts say graphic images, nonstop outrage, and the 24/7 negative news cycle don’t just upset us—they alter our stress response and harm mental health.| Health
Are you sick of learning irregular forms in your new language? You’re not alone!| Duolingo Blog
Congratulations to our own Dr. Kumar Vasudevan on being named Christian Hospital’s 2025 Physician of the Year! Dr. Vasudevan is recognized for his compassionate care, clinical excellence, and innovative treatments for complex spine and brain conditions. His leadership and commitment to community health truly embody the spirit of this award. In addition to his surgical […] The post Vasudevan Honored as Physician of the Year by Christian Hospital appeared first on Taylor Family Department o...| Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery | Washington University in St. Louis
Water is the essence of life, making up about 60% of the human body and driving nearly every physiological process. While hydration is often linked to physical health—supporting muscle function, digestion, and temperature regulation—its impact on mental health and cognitive performance is equally vital. In 2025, as mental wellness becomes a global priority, understanding how hydration influences mood, focus, and brain function is essential.… The post The Role of Hydration in Mental Heal...| Whole Life Challenge
As you navigate your 30s, 40s, and beyond, balancing career, family, and personal goals can strain your mental health. Stress, anxiety, or brain fog often creep in, impacting your daily life. What if your diet could help you feel calmer, sharper, and more resilient? Science shows that nutrition profoundly influences mood, anxiety, and cognitive function, with omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, and the gut-brain axis playing starring roles.… The post Mental Health and Nutrition: How Diet Impac...| Whole Life Challenge
Until recently, it was relatively easy to dismiss the positive benefits of play for adults. Play, after all, was something that we “outgrew” as we got older, right? But researchers from a number of different scientific disciplines — from neuroscience to psychology — now say that play can be just as important for adults as it is for children. One of the founders of the “play movement” for adults is Dr.… The post Play Time: Are You Missing Out on a Powerful Health Habit? appeared ...| Whole Life Challenge
The Off-Season WLC Skill Practices are mini-challenges intended to help you fine-tune different aspects of your health and wellness. Offered between Challenges, these weekly practices address fitness, nutrition, stress reduction, productivity, and personal connection — because health is about far more than food and the gym (and we could all use a little practice). Drink Water with Each Meal and Snack This Week Simple Instructions: Each day this week, when you eat a meal or have a snack, dri...| Whole Life Challenge
Recently, I came across this short article, Your Body Is Not Your Masterpiece. “Stop spending all day obsessing, cursing, perfecting your body like it’s all you’ve got to offer the world,” Glennon Doyle Melton wrote in the piece. “Your body is not your offering. It’s just a really amazing instrument, which you can use to create your offering each day.… The post Your Body Is Not Your Masterpiece — Your Health Is appeared first on Whole Life Challenge.| Whole Life Challenge
In today’s hectic society, sleep is a hot commodity. For most people, sleep doesn’t make it onto the list of important tasks. Many of us are so inundated by daily stress that it affects our sleep patterns in a major way. Let’s take a look at how this sleep deprivation affects our bodies — and I’ll warn you, it’s not for the best.… The post Lack of Sleep: The Many Ways It’s Silently Ruining Your Day appeared first on Whole Life Challenge.| Whole Life Challenge
When you achieve even the smallest of goals, your brain releases dopamine - the “motivation molecule.” The small achievement not only feels good but also primes your brain to want to do more. The post Why Small Wins Matter More Than You Think appeared first on David R Hamilton PHD.| David R Hamilton PHD
When you think about the opposite of stress, what comes to mind? Peace? Calm? Relaxation? These are really just the absence of stress, not its opposite. The post The Opposite of Stress? It’s Not What You Think appeared first on David R Hamilton PHD.| David R Hamilton PHD
Image: iStock The Science of Goal Setting Set Goals Your Brain Will Help You Achieve This week’s Better You, Backed by Science is about goal| David R Hamilton PHD
Listening to happy tunes helped people with motion sickness get over their predisposition and recover better, according to new research.| Good News Network
Is your mind the same thing as your brain, or are there aspects of mind beyond the brain’s biology? This is the mind-body problem, and it has captivated curious minds since the dawn of human contemplation. Today many insist that the mind is completely reducible to the brain. But is that claim justified? In this stimulating anthology, twenty-five philosophers and Read More ›Source| Books – Discovery Institute
AI is already shaping how you think, feel, and process. Even though you're not aware of it, AI is quietly altering your mental landscape.| The Best Brain Possible
The largest study of its kind has revealed that medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has a real-world social impact – for both those taking the drugs and others in the community. Looking at the data of nearly 150,000 newly diagnosed, researchers say the medications have…| New Atlas
The brain needs to understand the world using closed models, despite living in complex, interconnected systems with blurred boundaries.| CCCB LAB
“We think there’s a little more of a selective process going on with curiosity.” ~ Mary Whatley No surprise: curiosity changes over the lifespan. Yes surprise: not in the way you might imagine. There are some advantages to aging… Mary Whatley, PhD, studies motivated memory, aging and curiosity. She joins me to explore trait versus state curiosity; her recent research on increasing state curiosity as […]| Listening to the Universe
In the quest to combat Alzheimer's disease, researchers have been hopeful about the use of antibodies to destroy peptides in the brain that cause damaging tangles and plaque buildups. So far though, such treatments have been unsuccessful. Postulating that the issue had to do with the antibodies…| New Atlas
New imaging research is offering detailed insights into the relationship between Alzheimer’s disease and abnormal accumulations of iron in the brain. The study confirms a distinct correlation between higher iron deposits in particular brain regions and rates of cognitive decline.| New Atlas
Researchers at Northwestern Medicine have uncovered a mechanism they say contributes to the age-related accumulation of iron in the brain, a process some argue is a cause of cognitive decline. The study bolsters the hypothesis that reducing brain iron levels could combat neurodegenerative diseases…| New Atlas
Restoring memory and mental sharpness in older adults isn't just about fighting disease; it's about decoding the subtle shifts inside the aging brain.| New Atlas
“It's a super exciting time because every time we unlock essentially a function of a certain part of the brain, there's a very high probability that there's going to be a therapy either through a brain-computer interface or through a new biological approach.” —Edward Chang The post #363 ‒ A new frontier in neurosurgery: restoring brain function with brain-computer interfaces, advancing glioblastoma care, and new hope for devastating brain diseases | Edward Chang, M.D. appeared first o...| Peter Attia
Researchers have discovered that brain cancer cells reprogram their sugar metabolism, a vulnerability that can be exploited in mice to impede tumor growth and enhance therapeutic outcomes. Glioblastomas are the most aggressive type of malignant brain tumor, and patients diagnosed with this condit| SciTechDaily
Raising kids is tough work, in any language! Here's advice for parents raising their children bilingual, and what they should know about common myths.| Duolingo Blog
Harvard psychologist breaks down why employers are increasingly seeking out workers with intuitive as well as analytical skills.| Harvard Gazette
Because the brain encodes new experiences in rich detail and routines as faint traces, we get the sense of time skipping by in-between our key moments and experiences. The post How to Slow Time and Make Life Feel Richer appeared first on David R Hamilton PHD.| David R Hamilton PHD
We’re born ready to learn a language—but what would happen if no one taught us one? Here are the surprising stories of how kids create languages.| Duolingo Blog
A unique placebo-controlled study has found daily caffeine consumption can significantly reduce the volume of gray matter in the human brain. The researchers stress these findings do not imply caffeine negatively impacts the brain but instead suggest the drug may induce a kind of temporary neural…| New Atlas
Much research has helped paint a picture of the relationship between sugar and our brain's reward system, though there remains many blanks to be filled. Scientists in Denmark have now offered further insights into how the sweet stuff reshapes our brain chemistry, by performing experiments on pigs…| New Atlas
Not necessarily you, personally. But maybe you. If so, you should stop doing that. When I came across a promising article posted on a writers’ website titled “The World Needs Writers Now More than Ever” I could do nothing but nod in agreement, although my perspective runs more along the lines of when hasn’t the […] The post You Give Truth a Bad Name appeared first on Farther to Go!.| Farther to Go!
It isn’t exactly news, but the evidence that we are all walking around, unaware, inside our personal fog of vagueness is becoming hard to ignore. We not only lack clarity, but we are also unable to pin down (be specific about) what’s important to us. We use words, we engage in verbal communication, we consider […] The post What Are So-Called<br> Secondary Emotions? appeared first on Farther to Go!.| Farther to Go!
We can’t ask (or answer) true or false questions about something if it isn’t real to begin with. By that, I mean that reality and truth are not the same thing. I also mean that there’s a hierarchy in that we have to first determine the reality of something before we can entertain questions about […] The post It’s a Schabziger Moon. Or Is It? appeared first on Farther to Go!.| Farther to Go!
A couple of weeks ago, I read an article by a philosophy professor, Karen Simecek, who said that conceiving of our lives as narratives is a bad idea. She thinks it’s a bad idea because some narratives are negative or have a negative effect, presumably on the narrator. She didn’t mention the brain in her […] The post Where Are We Going, Walt Whitman? appeared first on Farther to Go!.| Farther to Go!
Range: the extent or scope of something. Imagine a pendulum swinging between two states: feeling good and feeling bad. When we experience liking (or “here and now”) neurochemicals, the pendulum swings in one direction. When we experience disliking neurochemicals, the pendulum swings in the other direction. The range of motion between the two states represents […]| Farther to Go!
One of the most dangerous microorganisms on Earth, Naegleria fowleri has a well-earned nickname as the "brain-eating amoeba," because of the almost 100% fatal infection it causes. And it's now been found swimming around in the treated drinking water supplied to two towns in Australia.| New Atlas
image: iStock The Pain-Relief Technique You Can Do With Your Eyes Closed This week’s Better You, Backed by Science is about reducing pain -| David R Hamilton PHD
The Gratitude Trick that Boosts Mood and Sleep This week’s Better You, Backed by Science email is about gratitude - and how it can boost your| David R Hamilton PHD
A green tea extract and vitamin B3 combo may hold the key to reviving the brain’s natural cleanup crew, restoring energy, clearing toxic Alzheimer’s proteins, and giving aging neurons a second wind, according to new research.| New Atlas
This three-piece worksheet is an adapted excerpt from my COVID Kid's Activity Book. This bundle includes two worksheets, with three pages total. The Feeling Forecast is a coloring book page and activity designed to teach| LindsayBraman.com
A new Emotion-Sensation Feeling Wheel: The outer circle contains words that describe a sensation that someone might feel in their body if they were feeling the corresponding emotion.| LindsayBraman.com
feature art Dopamine Mail: A Mail Club for Adults Who Want Joy in Their Mailbox When I was 10, I was obsessed with penpals and mail clubs. Thankfully, I was 10 in the sunset of analog mail– just before the Internet took over communications entirely. And though I evolved with the Internet- I’ve never managed...| LindsayBraman.com
Pharmaceutical companies Eisai and Biogen have announced the first results from a Phase 3 human trial testing a drug designed to treat symptoms of dementia associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The drug seems to be successful at slowing cognitive decline, making it the first drug to ever effectively…| New Atlas
A new Alzheimer’s disease treatment has been controversially approved for use in the United States despite an independent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel reporting last year the drug’s Phase 3 trial results were inconclusive. The approval marks the first new treatment for…| New Atlas
A new study has somewhat redeemed the tau protein, which up to now has been associated with the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Turns out, the protein has a ‘good guy’ role, helping to protect against harmful free radicals in the brain and promoting healthy aging.| New Atlas
Scientific studies continue to show us how exercise can bring a range of cognitive benefits, from limiting the risk of Alzheimer's to giving an immediate boost to our learning capabilities. Researchers working in this area at the University of South Australia have turned their attention to…| New Atlas
A daily practice to support your heart, brain, and immune system There’s a lot of buzz around the vagus nerve these days, but many people still| David R Hamilton PHD
How does ChatGPT affect memory, brain activity, and critical thinking? A neuroscientist breaks down the science behind the MIT study. The post Is ChatGPT really rotting our brains? appeared first on Ness Labs.| Ness Labs
The acrylic plexiglass dome of a modern submersible is a technological marvel, but it is also extremely dangerous. A small crack, and it is gone. | Cassandra's Legacy
‘This is possibly the single largest design flaw contributing to the bad Nash equilibrium in which … many governments are stuck. Every individual high-functioning competent person knows they can’t make much difference by being one more face in that crowd.’ Eliezer Yudkowsky, AI expert, LessWrong etc. ‘[M]uch of our intellectual elite who think they have […]| Dominic Cummings's Blog
Anna Abraham is the E. Paul Torrance Professor and Director of the Torrance Center for Creativity and Talent Development at the University of Georgia. She is the author of 'The Neuroscience of Creativity' and the editor of the multidisciplinary volume 'The Cambridge Handbook of the Imagination'. In this interview she discusses her latest book, 'The Creative Brain: Myths and Truths', which draws on theoretical and empirical work in cognitive psychology and neuroscience, and offers an examinati...| Interalia Magazine
Air pollution is increasingly recognized as having negative effects on brain health. Here we take a look at what those are.| Neurofrontiers
Scientists have identified six depression biotypes according to brain activity. This could personalize depression diagnosis and treatment.| The Best Brain Possible
Half of glioblastoma patients have a subtype that doesn’t respond to any approved cancer drugs. A new experimental treatment from The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute shows promise in mouse studies. Clinical trials are coming soon.| The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Tec...
Based on a study of nearly 3,000 adults, one particular, simple diet has been shown to result in improved communication and structure of the brain's white matter. The more participants adhered to the eating plan, the better the improvements.| New Atlas
Flexibility is a cardinal virtue in physical fitness, and according to political psychologist and neuroscientist Leor Zmigrod, it can be a cardinal […]| Social Science Space
Alternating between a standard calorie-restricted diet plan and one high in fat and sugar, which can result in regaining lost weight and then some, is not just down to psychology and behavior. This kind of weight-loss sabotage – or yo-yo dieting – has a surprising biological driver: The gut.| New Atlas
A neck crack might do more than relieve tension, it could actually shift your brainwaves. This study reveals how that audible pop may help your brain relax and rebalance in real time.| KetoVale
Our brain is divided into 2 halves, or hemispheres, that are connected to each other by the corpus callosum. These two hemispheres control the motion in and receive sensory inputs from the opposite side of our body. In other words, the left hemisphere controls the right side of our body and also receives sensory inputs from the right side of our body.| The Psychology Notes Headquarters
Inspiration can come in unexpected places. My family has lived a short drive from the National Museum of Health and Medicine (in Maryland) for many years. For a while, I wondered about the exhibits inside, but kept putting off going there. Until a couple years ago, when my daughter Tess and I ventured inside. It… Continue reading Brain in a Jar→| Dave Williams
Learning a new language takes practice and patience. Duolingo teaching experts share their favorite tips for learning a new language.| Duolingo Blog
How you learn new information influences how you can use it later. Here's what the science says about implicit and explicit learning techniques.| Duolingo Blog
Your brain is a pattern-finding machine, and it uses complex statistics to find patterns in language. Here's how it makes sense of the language you're learning!| Duolingo Blog
Your brain has to make quick decisions about what's worth paying attention to—and can be tempted by distractions! Here are tips for getting your brain to stay focused.| Duolingo Blog
Here are tips for language learners with ADHD to help with motivation and time management!| Duolingo Blog
New research from Baycrest and York University reveals that the process of learning a new language improves cognitive function.| Duolingo Blog
Rabbit behavior expert Tamsin Stone shares the story of Scamp, a wild rabbit she raised by hand, and how he reshaped her understanding of rabbit care. From bonding challenges to enrichment tips, this conversation offers practical insights for every rabbit guardian.| Rabbit.org Foundation
It can feel like some words are more meaningful than others—so couldn't languages be simpler? The answer is yes… sort of! Here's why we need useless words.| Duolingo Blog
Learners know how difficult it is to keep up with conversations in a new language. Here’s why understanding spoken language is so hard!| Duolingo Blog
You often don’t need to **know** (be sure) to be **right**. To be right more often, you need to know more, which helps improve your heuristics. And there are some bits of knowledge which can help you be right way more often than others…| Niklas Oberhuber’s Blog
We started watching korean variety shows since they started appearing on Netflix. I think it started with Physical 100 which gave me the push I needed to get started on my own strength training journey. Physical 100's participants were widely varied so they feel more relatable compared to professional athletes. It was mind-opening to see...| Winnie Lim
I first came across this term when I was browsing the subreddits for adhd and autistic women. After reading more about it I realised belatedly (in my 40s) that I have been coping with this my entire life. Strangely just finding a name to something formerly ambiguous can bring so much clarity and comfort, along...| Winnie Lim
Is knowing multiple dialects the same as knowing multiple languages? They have more in common than you might think! Here's how your brain handles both.| Duolingo Blog
Duolingo teaching experts explain what you can learn from silly sentences.| Duolingo Blog
Learning a second language changes how your brain works—so what about learning a third language? Here’s how your brain handles this new task.| Duolingo Blog
Overthinking can lead to anxiety and depression, but you can learn how to stop it. With practice, you can shift from chaos to calm.| The Best Brain Possible
We interviewed bilinguals to learn what it feels like to know multiple languages.| Duolingo Blog
Many people grow up hearing multiple languages, but it doesn't always mean they can speak them. How does that happen?| Duolingo Blog
Matt: Hi, Victoria! How are you doing this morning? Victoria: Good. Well, it’s evening for me here in England. Matt: Right. Well, really lovely to connect with you. Victoria: Ye…| Footnotes2Plato
