It was likely overhyped from the beginning.

This attempt to simulate the human brain fell amazingly flat

Oversold Science

The Human Brain Project, which ten years ago promised to model an entire human brain, failed to deliver. Scientists suspect it was doomed from the start.

This Attempt to Simulate the Human Brain Fell Amazingly Flat

The Human Brain Project tells a classic warning tale against scientific hype.

"Their layered structure is very beautiful and looks just like actual brain tissue."

New lab-grown mini brains are the most advanced yet

Artificial Intelligence

New lab-grown mini brains are the most advanced yet, spontaneously forming into neural circuits resembling the cerebral cortex and mirroring brain activity.

New Lab-Grown Mini Brains Are the Most Advanced Yet

The organelles can even mimic some complex neural activity.

"The limitless stream of prompts and notifications from the Internet encourages us towards constantly holding a divided attention."

Wait, what? New research says internet use is killing your memory

Digital Brain

A new study examined heavy internet users and found both structural and physical changes to their brains. Their memories and attention spans both suffered.

Wait, What? New Research Says Internet Use Is Killing Your Memory

It turns out the internet is changing our brains.

"Consumers and the public deserve to have messages be as clear as possible when it comes to their brains and brain data."

Experts: Brain-stimulating headsets are probably snake oil

Closer Look

Many companies claim that brain-stimulating wearables can accelerate learning or treat medical problems. Scientists looking for the evidence came up dry.

Experts: Brain-Stimulating Headsets Are Probably Snake Oil

Startups are making irresponsible claims about their products.

The experimental setup is sort of like a free-floating ropes course.

A zero-g jungle gym is testing how microgravity affects the brain

Easiest Monkey Bars Ever

Scientists now know that subjecting people to microgravity affects eyesight and perception. A new study will attempt to uncover the extent of the effects.

A Zero-G Jungle Gym Will Test How Microgravity Affects the Brain

The experiment will measure how gravity affects depth perception.

"I am more conscious than ever of our composite and contingent nature: we are communities of cells."

A lab created a tiny version of this dude's brain

Looking In A Mirror

Science writer Philip Ball donated some arm flesh to a lab that grew a miniature brain out of his cells. It made him question how we define humanity.

A Lab Grew a “Mini Brain” From This Guy’s Cells. Then Things Got Weird.

A new book looks at what happens when there's a version of your brain growing in a petri dish.

Players' thoughts were transmitted to each other to solve a collaborative puzzle.

This machine lets you play "Tetris" with your brain

High Score

A brain-computer interface can connect three people's brains, letting them transmit thoughts to each other to collaborate in a game of Tetris.

This Machine Lets You Play “Tetris” With Your Brain

Three players' brains were connected in a version of the game.

Without gravity, things start to go haywire inside the body.

Bad news, NASA: astronauts' brains are filling with liquid

Space Brain

New research reveals that extended trips to space are causing astronauts' brains to fill with excess fluid and swell, potentially damaging their eyesight.

Bad News, NASA: Astronauts’ Brains Are Filling With Liquid

Here's what space travel does to the human body.

Next they need to find and remove the part of my brain that stores the Pokérap.

Scientists identify "Pokémon region" in gamers' brains

Neural Pokédex

Brain scans of experienced Pokemon fans revealed a distinct region of the brain responsible for recognizing characters from the franchise.

Scientists Identify “Pokémon Region” in Gamers’ Brains — Seriously

Researchers used psybeam on Pokémon players' brains. It was super effective!

These advanced brain training courses will improve your life by improving your mind

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