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What looks like a person with two dogs is actually three dogs creating a perfect optical illusion. The "person" is a black poodle whose tail and head trick our brains into seeing a human figure.
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Singapore Trials $3M in Life-Changing Health Tech
Five winning startups are bringing breakthrough medical technologies to Singapore's hospitals, from gloves that steady tremors to brain-powered stroke recovery that works in just two weeks. Real patients are already regaining abilities they thought were lost forever.
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Hong Kong Backs 10 Startups Solving Health and Climate Crises
Hong Kong just opened applications for a program that gives early-stage tech companies access to global markets, mentorship, and investor networks. Last year's winners are using AI to detect brain diseases, create personalized mental health support, and restore movement in paralyzed patients.
DASH Diet Best for Brain Health, Study of 159K Finds
Harvard researchers analyzed six popular diets and found one clear winner for keeping your brain sharp as you age. The DASH diet showed the strongest link to lower cognitive decline risk across 159,000 participants.
UK Rejoins EU Research, Powers Safer Cars and Green Tech
Since the United Kingdom rejoined Horizon Europe in 2024, cross-border research is delivering breakthrough technologies that make automated vehicles safer in bad weather and create brain-inspired AI that uses a fraction of normal energy. These collaborations are proving that complex global challenges need international expertise working together.
SuperAgers' Brains Grow 2x More Young Neurons Than Peers
Scientists discovered that people in their 80s and 90s with razor-sharp minds produce twice as many young neurons as healthy adults, proving aging brains can regenerate. The 25-year study reveals SuperAgers have unique brain environments that nurture new cell growth better than some people in their 30s.
Scientists Speed Up Fear Recovery in Breakthrough Study
Researchers discovered how to help the brain unlearn fear faster, opening new doors for treating anxiety and PTSD. By activating specific neurons in mice, they dramatically accelerated recovery from learned fears.
Superagers' Brains Grow Twice as Many New Neurons
Scientists discovered that octogenarians with exceptional memory grow twice as many new brain cells as their peers, offering hope for preventing cognitive decline. This groundbreaking research reveals the brain's ability to keep generating neurons well into old age.
Bird Photography May Boost Brain Health as You Age
A new Canadian study reveals that expert birders have denser brain tissue in areas linked to attention and perception. The same cognitive benefits likely extend to bird photographers who spend hundreds of hours honing their craft.
DNA-Perovskite Device Cuts Storage Power Use by 100x
Scientists at Penn State have created a breakthrough memory device that combines synthetic DNA with solar cell materials, using 100 times less power than flash drives while storing far more data. The innovation could revolutionize energy-hungry AI data centers and pave the way for brain-like computing.
Scientists Crack AI's Black Box in Under 60 Seconds
Researchers just figured out how to peek inside AI's "brain" and steer its behavior in less than a minute. The breakthrough could make artificial intelligence safer and more trustworthy for everyone.
Oregon State Team Watches Alzheimer's Damage Start to Reverse
Scientists at Oregon State University have figured out how to watch and reverse the protein clumping that damages brains in Alzheimer's patients. The breakthrough could lead to treatments that actually undo some of the disease's harm.
Marla Gibbs Beat Brain Aneurysm at 60, Still Acting at 94
At 60, "The Jeffersons" star Marla Gibbs survived a brain aneurysm and stroke that doctors said most people don't make it through. Now at 94, she's sharing how she fought her way back to acting and never gave up on her dreams.
Scientists Map Brain Circuit That Stops Itch During Stress
Researchers in India discovered how the brain uses stress to naturally suppress itching, opening doors to better treatments for millions suffering from chronic itch. The breakthrough reveals a specific neural circuit that could transform how we treat conditions like psoriasis.
Birdwatching Sharpens Your Brain at Any Age, Study Finds
Expert birdwatchers have physically different brains than beginners, with denser tissue in areas that control attention and memory. The hobby might help keep minds sharp well into older age.
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Blood Test Detects Alzheimer's with 94.5% Accuracy
A new blood test can diagnose Alzheimer's disease with 94.5% accuracy, offering hope for earlier detection and treatment. The breakthrough could replace expensive brain scans and invasive spinal taps with a simple blood draw.
Gene Therapy Reverses Brain Disorder in Mice After Birth
Scientists used a precise gene-editing tool to fix a rare brain disorder in mice, reversing learning problems and behavioral issues after birth. The breakthrough suggests that genetic brain damage might not be permanent, offering new hope for treating neurodevelopmental conditions.
Simple Blood Test Raises Alzheimer's Accuracy to 94.5%
A quick blood test measuring a single protein has boosted Alzheimer's diagnosis accuracy from 75.5% to 94.5% in real-world clinics. The breakthrough could replace invasive spinal taps and expensive brain scans for millions of patients.
10 Brain-Boosting Hobbies Keep Older Adults Sharp
Science shows simple activities like walking, dancing, and learning languages can protect your brain and body as you age. The best part? Most are free or low-cost and actually enjoyable.
China's Brain-Computer Tech Reaches 530M Market in 2025
China's brain-computer interface industry hit $530 million in 2025, racing ahead with government backing, fast clinical trials, and insurance coverage that's making the life-changing technology accessible to patients now. While others talk about the future, Chinese startups are already helping paralyzed patients control devices with their minds.
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