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US Embassy Staff in Cuba Show Unusual Brain Changes After Alleged 'Sonic Attacks'
By Rachael Rettner published
A new study finds distinct differences in the brains of U.S. embassy workers who were potentially exposed to bizarre sensory phenomena while serving in Cuba.
It's a Mystery Why We Are Not Constantly Hallucinating, Trippy New Study Suggests
By Brandon Specktor published
Apparently there's just 20 little neurons standing between reality and constant hallucinations (in mice).
Another Person Goes Blind After Wearing Contacts in the Shower
By Rachael Rettner published
A woman's habit of keeping her contact lenses in while swimming and showering had serious consequences.
Man Goes Blind After Wearing Contact Lenses in the Shower
By Rachael Rettner published
Your daily shower isn't usually a health risk, but for one man in England, it may have led to a serious eye infection.
Signs of 'Hidden Consciousness' May Predict Who Will Emerge from a Coma
By Rachael Rettner published
People who showed signs of hidden consciousness after a brain injury were more likely to eventually recover.
Why So Many Bacteria Live on the Surface of Your Eye
By Tony St. Leger published
Only recently have scientists found the human eye has its own microbiome.
Do Brain Games Really Work?
By Walter Boot published
You've probably seen ads for apps promising to make you smarter in just a few minutes a day. But can simply clicking away on your phone really help you improve your brain functions?
Misophonia: Why Do Some Sounds Drive People Crazy?
By Bahar Gholipour published
Could a seemingly innocent sound like someone chewing potato chips shoot up your heart rate and send your brain into a frenzy as if you were caught in a life-and-death situation?
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