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Science says plants can sense touch without a nervous system, the science is surprisingly complex

Plants do not have brains, nerves or specialized sensory organs like animals, yet they can still detect mechanical changes in their surroundings. Instead of relying on a nervous system, plants can sense touch and other physical forces directly at the cellular level.

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First Treatment Ever Approved for Alexander Disease Targets the Protein Buildup Behind the Rare Brain Disorder

FDA approved Zanvastro for Alexander disease, the first therapy for a rare fatal brain disorder that has only ever had supportive care.

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Science uncovers how the brain interprets artistic beauty

Stand in front of Turner’s Sun Rising Over Water (1825-30) and something odd tends to happen. The painting holds you, even though observers might struggle to say why. Maybe it is the colour, the balance, the composition, or the strange stillness the artwork seems to carry.

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Busy Philipps celebrates six months since brain tumour surgery

Actress Busy Philipps is celebrating six months since undergoing brain tumour surgery and she's also been cheered by a clear mammogram result.

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Psychology says people who run when a dog barks may be reacting before they even think

Someone who runs when a dog barks may simply be protecting themselves from a perceived threat. But if the reaction is automatic, intense and repeatedly occurs even when there is little actual danger, psychology suggests that learned fear, avoidance reinforcement and threat appraisal may be playing a much bigger role.

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BBC comedy star rushed to A&E again after Lime bike crash and brain injury

The comedian, 43, was diagnosed with PTSD after accidentally crashing her Lime bike into a brick wall

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Trevor Nelson to make BBC Radio return after brain tumour diagnosis

BBC Radio DJ Trevor Nelson is returning to his BBC Radio 2 show next week, after revealing he has been diagnosed with a brain tumour, and he will be back on BBC Radio 1Xtra on September 13th.

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Daily Word Search Game #109 (Sep 04, 2026)

Expand your vocabulary with today's Daily Word Search puzzle. Choose from Easy, Medium, or Hard difficulty levels and challenge yourself to find every hidden word in this fun and addictive word search game. New themed puzzles are added daily for word game and brain teaser fans alike. Entertainment

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Trevor Nelson confirms BBC Radio 2 return after brain tumour surgery

The presenter, 62, announced his return to the airwaves during an appearance on the Sara Cox Breakfast Show on Friday.

Evening Standard

How brainless sea sponges use sunset as a cue to prepare for metamorphosis

Well before I start collecting coats, keys or shoes, my dog always knows when we’re about to leave. By picking up on subtle cues, he anticipates our next movements, reminding me he’s smarter than often shows.

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Heatstroke in Dogs: The Temperature Threshold, Early Symptoms and Why Ice-Cold Water Makes It Worse

The number that matters: 40°CA healthy dog runs warmer than a human. Normal canine body temperature sits between 38°C and 39.2°C. Once it climbs past 40°C, the body starts losing the fight to regulate itself. At 41.1°C, what veterinarians classify as the clinical threshold for heatstroke, proteins in the blood…

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Testosterone maxxing is all the rage – but when it comes to fatherhood, less might be more

Testosterone is having a moment. On social media, it’s being lauded for everything from building muscle to gaining wealth and sexual dominance.

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6 Stroke Warning Signs That Define the Golden Hour and What to Do in the First Minute

Sign 1: Sudden Weakness or Paralysis on One SideOne arm drops without warning. One leg gives out mid-step. This unilateral weakness, affecting the face, arm, or leg on a single side of the body, is the most reported first symptom of ischemic stroke. The brain's motor cortex controls the opposite…

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'It will kill me': Peta's heartbreaking terminal diagnosis and grand final story

'I've only got so long to live so I may as well do something that I really enjoy.'

LiveScience

Psilocybin may protect against a common, debilitating side effect of chemotherapy, early study finds

A psychedelic best known for its effects on the brain may also protect peripheral nerves from chemotherapy damage, early research suggests.

Medical Daily

Decades of Money Trouble Tracked With Weaker Thinking Scores at Fifty Three in a Long-Running British Study

A UCL analysis of 2,759 people found persistent financial hardship in adulthood was tracked with weaker cognitive scores by age 53 and brain aging later.

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Experimental brain implants are on the rise. What happens after the trials are over?

In 2024, Elon Musk’s Neuralink put its first brain implant into a human amid doubt from scientists and allegations of animal cruelty.

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AI visionary Ray Kurzweil is joining a Silicon Valley startup developing a brain computer system that involves snorting nanoparticles

Subsense’s brain computing interface could compete with Elon Musk’s Neuralink, but would not require surgery.

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Sandra Bullock: "Therapy is washing of the brain. You’re willing to get a facial. Wash the brain. Take it out, clean it. What doesn’t belong there, throw it away" Her powerful life lesson on letting go, healing and making space for a healthier mind

Sandra Bullock’s quote of the day "Therapy is washing of the brain. You’re willing to get a facial. Wash the brain. Take it out, clean it. What doesn’t belong there, throw it away" offers a perspective on mental well-being, encouraging people to clear away emotional baggage. This quote of the…

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New map of a male fly central nervous system includes all 166,000 neurons — and enables direct comparisons to female fly brain

A new map of the adult male fruit fly brain and nerve cord includes over 166,000 neurons and the millions of connections between them.

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Psychology says women who bruise without remembering why may have this surprising attention pattern

Psychology offers one possible explanation for why people may not remember this part of the experience. Attention is limited, and the brain does not constantly monitor every sensation or minor event occurring throughout the body.

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China approves brain chip devices to rival Elon Musk’s Neuralink

Elon Musk claims Neuralink’s brain chip will give wearers superhuman powers

Medical Daily

His MRI Showed a Panda's Face in the Midbrain, but the Eyes Were Glowing the Wrong Way

A 21-year-old's grades slipped, then his hands began to shake. His brain scan showed a rare variant of a sign linked to Wilson disease.

Medical Daily

uniQure Files for US Approval of Its Huntington's Gene Therapy and Asks Regulators for Faster Review

uniQure filed for FDA approval of AMT-130, a one-time Huntington's gene therapy, and requested priority review. Here is what it means.

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