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Does size matter? Comparing big and small brains.

Does size matter? Comparing big and small brains.

My husband has this really big head, and inside, probably a really big brain. But does that mean he is smarter than me - as he claims? One of the longest-standing debates in neuroscience is whether larger brains equate to higher intelligence - as early theories assumed that absolute brain

The shape of the brain - why does it look that strange?

The shape of the brain - why does it look that strange?

Last week, I decided to ask one of our (four) daughters," Which one question about the brain would you wanna ask?". "Well, why does it have that weird shape?" was her reply. This blog is my answer. The brain has folds to maximize its surface area.

Forgetting part I: Remember to forget - how our brain deletes memories

Forgetting part I: Remember to forget - how our brain deletes memories

The human brain is a system designed to store and recall huge amounts of information throughout a lifetime. At the heart of this process are our brain cells, called neurons, the brain’s fundamental units. When we acquire new information, specialized memory neurons that store the specific memory change. They

Sucker for neuroscience. Eight arms, one brain: How do they manage?

Sucker for neuroscience. Eight arms, one brain: How do they manage?

The octopus is a master of movement and control. Each of its eight arms is a soft, flexible structure without bones, allowing movement in nearly limitless ways. Adding to this complexity, the arms are covered in hundreds of highly sensitive suckers, each capable of moving independently. Despite this sophisticated system,

The development of our spine: Growing a tail, then losing it again

The development of our spine: Growing a tail, then losing it again

In the earliest weeks of human development, we grow a tail. The tail’s growth and disappearance is a glimpse into the delicate balance of growth and regression during our creation in the womb. This process, called neurulation, forms the spinal cord and surrounding tissues. Researchers found that the process

Brain changes during flight training

Brain changes during flight training

Becoming a pilot involves extensive training to develop skills needed for making decisions and responding to emergencies. A new study explored how flight training affects brain function and found that the brain changes as the flight training progress. The Study The study involved 25 young male flight cadets who had

Predictions: How we anticipate others' actions

Predictions: How we anticipate others' actions

Our ability to predict others' behavior is essential in daily life. This complex skill allows us to navigate social interactions by anticipating what others might do, even when the situation is unclear. Recent research shows that the brain manages this complexity by forming multiple predictions about others' actions,