‘Extraordinary’ brain network discovery changes our understanding of Parkinson’s disease
An “extraordinary” brain network discovery shows that Parkinson’s disease may not be a movement disorder after all
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How Earth Went from a Sterile Rock to a Lush, Living Planet
From microbes to mammoths, life has transformed Earth into one big living system, says Ferris Jabr, author of Becoming Earth: How Our Planet Came to Life
Is ChatGPT a Drug? Metaphors Show What Students Think of AI
Analyzing the metaphors we use to talk about ChatGPT can reveal how we’re thinking about the new tech
Can a ‘brain in a vat’ be conscious?
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Lifesaving Alzheimer’s Research Delayed by Trump Funding Cuts
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Los Angeles public schools are limiting computer use in classrooms over health concerns. But experts say that approach is missing the problem
Four New Autism Subtypes Link Genes to Children's Traits
Autism has at least four subtypes, an analysis of more than 5,000 children’s genes, traits and developmental trajectories has shown
How Composers Make Horror Movie Music Sound Terrifying
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