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Why some people can't put two and two together

Life

Why some people can't put two and two together

What makes some otherwise intelligent people useless at mathematics? Laura Spinney investigates

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Life

Brain's blood surge doesn't match activity

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Eyes reveal health secrets of the brain

Technology

Eyes reveal health secrets of the brain

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Humans

Tetris to treat the terror of trauma

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Doubts raised over brain scan findings

Life

Doubts raised over brain scan findings

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Is it really bad to be sad?

Health

Is it really bad to be sad?

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Model of surprise has 'wow' factor built in

Life

Model of surprise has 'wow' factor built in

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Pet dogs rival humans for emotional satisfaction

Life

Pet dogs rival humans for emotional satisfaction

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Humans

Magic reveals the brain's response to the impossible

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Health

HRT may shrink women's brains

A common therapy for some symptoms of menopause seems to reduce brain size – possibly confirming a link with dementia

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Technology

Invention: Ultrasound brain 'window'

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Health

Thyroid hormone might repair MS damage

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Technology

Cool your brain, save your mind

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Life

Good memory for a face? Thank the love hormone

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