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Science news articles cover neuroscience, neurology, psychology, AI, mental health, robotics, neurotechnology and cognitive sciences.

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AI Tool Flags Predatory Journals, Building a Firewall for Science

A new AI system developed by computer scientists automatically screens open-access journals to identify potentially predatory publications. These journals often charge high fees to publish without proper peer review, undermining scientific credibility.

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Genetics Reveal How Human Contact Shapes Language Evolution

A new study shows that genetic evidence of historical contact between populations reveals consistent patterns of language change. By combining genetic data with linguistic databases, researchers found that unrelated languages became 4–9% more similar after human contact.

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Most Autistic Adults Over 40 Remain Undiagnosed

A major review has revealed that nearly all autistic adults over 40 in the UK remain undiagnosed, leaving them vulnerable to serious health and social challenges. The findings show that older autistic adults face higher risks of nearly all physical and mental health conditions, including early-onset dementia and increased suicidal ideation.

“Junk DNA” Plays Key Role in Brain Development and Disease

A new study shows that repetitive DNA, once dismissed as “junk,” plays a critical role in shaping the human brain. Scientists found that LINE-1 transposons, a type of mobile DNA element, are active in stem cells and regulate key genes during early brain development.

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Music Sparks Social Imagination and Eases Loneliness

A large-scale study with 600 participants shows that music can genuinely evoke feelings of companionship by sparking social imagination. When participants listened to folk music, they imagined vivid social scenes such as being with friends, even when lyrics were removed.

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Neurology news articles cover neurology, brain cancer, traumatic brain injuries, neurosurgery, neuroanatomy, brain research and neurological disorders.

AI Speech Model Detects Neurological Disorders With 92% Accuracy

A new AI framework can detect neurological disorders by analyzing speech with over 90% accuracy. The model, called CTCAIT, captures subtle patterns in voice that may indicate early symptoms of diseases like Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, and Wilson disease.

Gut Immune Cells Found Migrating to Alzheimer’s Brain

Researchers have uncovered a surprising link between gut immune cells and the brain in Alzheimer’s disease. In mice, antibody-producing B cells that normally reside in the gut were found migrating into brain border regions, influenced by chemokine signals from inflammatory brain cells.

World’s First Personalized Spine Implant Surgery Restores Movement

Surgeons have performed the world’s first anterior cervical spine surgery using a fully personalized implant designed for a patient’s unique anatomy. Unlike standard one-size-fits-all devices, the new implant was created with AI-assisted planning and 3D printing, allowing for precise alignment and better structural support.

Brain Rewiring Patterns May Predict Alzheimer’s Years in Advance

Researchers have discovered that people with Alzheimer’s show unusually high neural flexibility—the constant reorganizing of brain networks—even while resting. In a large study of older adults, higher neural flexibility in the visual network predicted which healthy participants would later develop dementia.

Overactive Neurons May Drive Parkinson’s Cell Death

A new study shows that overactivation of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain can trigger their degeneration, mirroring what happens in Parkinson’s disease. Using a mouse model, researchers found that chronic activation disrupted daily activity patterns, damaged neuronal axons, and eventually killed cells in the substantia nigra.

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AI news articles cover science articles about artificial intelligence including ChatGPT, Bard, Dalle, neural networks, machine learning, LLMs, AGI and other AI related topics.

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Bimodularity Adds Direction to Social and Neural Network Maps

Researchers have developed a new tool, bimodularity, that adds directionality to community detection in networks. Unlike traditional methods that only cluster nodes, this approach groups edges, making it possible to distinguish senders from receivers and uncover bicommunities.

AI Tool Shows Exactly When Genes Turn On and Off

Researchers have developed an AI-powered tool called chronODE that models how genes turn on and off during brain development. By combining mathematics, machine learning, and genomic data, the method identifies exact “switching points” that determine when genes reach maximum activity.

First “Microwave Brain” Chip Merges Ultrafast Data and Wireless Signals

Researchers have built the first “microwave brain” chip capable of processing both ultrafast data and wireless communication signals at once. By harnessing analog, nonlinear microwave physics instead of conventional digital circuitry, the chip can decode radio signals, track radar targets, and classify high-speed data streams in real time.

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“Mind-Reading” Tech Decodes Inner Speech With Up to 74% Accuracy

Scientists have, for the first time, decoded inner speech—silent thoughts of words—on command using brain-computer interface technology, achieving up to 74% accuracy. By recording neural activity from participants with severe paralysis, the team found that inner speech and attempted speech share overlapping brain activity patterns, though inner speech signals are weaker.

AI Excels at Spotting Brain Myths

Large language models like ChatGPT can identify brain-related myths more accurately than many educators—if the myths are presented directly. In an international study, AI correctly judged around 80% of statements about the brain and learning, outperforming experienced teachers.

Psychology News Articles

Science research articles cover psychology, depression, mental health, schizophrenia, mental disorders, happiness, stress, PTSD, autism, psychiatry and therapy.

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Hormonal Contraceptives Influence Memory of Emotional Events

A new study reveals that hormonal contraceptives may shape both emotional responses and memory processing in women. Compared with naturally cycling women, users of hormonal birth control had stronger emotional reactions and remembered fewer details of negative events when using regulation strategies like distancing or reinterpretation.

Brain Cells Behind Depression Identified

Researchers analyzing post-mortem brain tissue found two cell types altered in people with depression: excitatory neurons that regulate mood and stress, and microglia that manage inflammation. The findings highlight how depression is tied to measurable brain changes, not just emotional symptoms.

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The Midlife “Unhappiness Hump” Has Vanished, But at a Cost

A new large-scale study finds that the long-observed “unhappiness hump,” where mental distress peaked in midlife, has disappeared. Instead, younger people now report the highest levels of anxiety, depression, and stress, with ill-being declining across the lifespan.

Cannabis Linked to Reduced Insomnia and Anxiety

A new study suggests cannabis-based medical products may help people with insomnia sleep better over the long term. Across 124 patients followed for up to 18 months, participants consistently reported improved sleep quality, less anxiety and depression, and a better overall quality of life.

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Breathwork and Music Trigger Psychedelic-Like Bliss in the Brain

New research shows that practicing breathwork while listening to music can induce profound altered states of consciousness similar to those caused by psychedelics. Using self-reports and brain imaging, scientists found that HVB both activated the body’s stress response and increased blood flow to emotion-processing regions like the amygdala and hippocampus.

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Study Links Thumb Length to Brain Size and Cognition

New research reveals that primates with longer thumbs tend to have larger brains, suggesting that manual dexterity and brain evolution developed together. The study analyzed 94 living and extinct primate species and found a consistent link between thumb length and brain size.

How Kids Learn What Emotions Really Mean

A new study reveals that children’s ability to understand emotions develops through a cognitive shift between ages 5 and 10. While younger kids perceive emotional expressions instinctively through visual cues, older children increasingly depend on conceptual knowledge to grasp emotional nuance.

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Elderly Positivity Bias May Signal Early Cognitive Decline

New research suggests that the tendency of older adults to misinterpret neutral or negative emotions as positive may be a warning sign of cognitive decline. In a study of 665 participants, positivity bias was associated with poorer cognitive performance but not with emotional decline such as depression.

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Signs of MS Emerge 15 Years Before Diagnosis

A large-scale analysis of health records reveals that subtle signs of multiple sclerosis (MS) may appear more than a decade before diagnosis. People who eventually develop MS began increasing healthcare visits—especially for general symptoms like fatigue, pain, and anxiety—15 years before neurologists identified their first demyelinating event.

Natural Compound Combo Restores Aging Brain Cells

Scientists have identified a natural compound combination that reverses aging-related brain cell decline and removes harmful Alzheimer’s-linked proteins. The treatment, combining nicotinamide (vitamin B3) and the green tea antioxidant epigallocatechin gallate, restores guanosine triphosphate (GTP) levels—critical for neuronal energy and protein cleanup.

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