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

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Why Regret Loses Its Sting as We Age

New research shows that as we age, our brains become better at processing past mistakes, reducing the anger and intensity associated with "long-term" regrets and shifting our perspective toward reflection and meaning.

High Cognitive Scores Might Predict Depressive Relapse

A new study involving 1,800 UK participants has found that while "brain fog" predicts a first episode of depression in healthy adults, those with a history of the disorder are actually more likely to relapse if their cognitive scores are high.

The Neural Shortcut to Language

The complex vocal duets of Alston’s singing mice are powered by a simple tripling of existing neural connections, rather than a larger brain. This "evolutionary hack" offers a new playbook for understanding how human speech emerged through targeted wiring changes.

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Brain Performance Can Improve at Any Age

Adults from ages 19 to 94 can measurably improve brain performance through consistent micro-training, proving that cognitive decline is not an inevitable part of the aging process.

Psilocybin Rebuilds the Brain’s Physical Wiring

New research from UCSF shows that a single high dose of the psychedelic compound creates lasting anatomical changes in brain tracts and "loosens" rigid thought patterns, leading to significant improvements in psychological insight and well-being that persist for over a month.

Neurology News Articles

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

Gene Therapy Restores Walking After Paralysis

Researchers have used a designer cytokine, hIL-6, to "rewire" the spinal cord by stimulating the sprouting of new connections from intact nerve fibers. This approach successfully restored coordinated walking in paralyzed mice, highlighting a powerful new strategy for treating spinal cord contusions.

Glucose Levels Signal the Growth of Myelin

Researchers discover that local glucose levels act as a signal that determines when stem cells mature into myelin-producing oligodendrocytes.

AI Found the Key to Pre-Symptom Alzheimer’s

FINGERS-7B, presented at ICLR 2026, uses "biological fingerprints" to identify preclinical Alzheimer's a decade before symptoms appear.

43% of Antipsychotics for Seniors Start in Hospitals

Antipsychotic prescriptions are "sticky," often continuing for over a year after being initiated in hospital settings.

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Brain Health Redefined as a Birth-to-Death Journey

Researchers introduce a "lifespan framework" for brain health, identifying social and environmental drivers of dementia and stroke.

AI News Articles

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

“Warm” AI Chatbots Are More Likely to Lie

We all want an AI that feels like a friend, but new research suggests that "kindness" in AI might be a major red flag for "truth."

AI Uncovers a Hidden “Grammar” in DNA Packaging

Researchers have discovered a new "organizational code" for the genome, showing that most DNA is partially accessible even when wrapped up.

How the Brain Transforms Daily Life into Surreal Dreams

A new study of 3,700 dream reports reveals why some people have vivid dreams while daydreamers experience fragmented ones.

AI Turn “Hidden Patterns” Into ADHD Insights

New research shows how AI can mine electronic health records to flag early ADHD risk, promoting timely intervention.

Using AI to Decode Facial Behavior and Brain Health

A new study uses a 6-camera AI system to quantify facial expressions, offering a non-invasive window into the brain's internal states.

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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Psilocybin Dampens Aggression and Attack Behaviors

New research shows that low doses of the psychoactive compound can reduce high-energy aggressive behaviors in mangrove rivulus fish while keeping social communication intact, offering a new vertebrate model for studying the drug's impact on social conflict.

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Magnetic Pulses Restore Brain Circuits to Treat Depression

Researchers have discovered that accelerated magnetic stimulation selectively targets IT neurons to regrow lost synaptic connections, providing the first cellular-level evidence of how TMS repairs the stress-damaged brain in just 24 hours.

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Sexual Arousal Distorts the Perception of Romantic Interest

New research shows that when faced with ambiguous romantic cues, aroused individuals are significantly more likely to overestimate a partner's interest, potentially leading them to ignore mixed signals in early courtship.

How Scientists Cracked the Ketamine Code for Depression

By "reverse engineering" ketamine, Weill Cornell investigators have identified a specific opioid receptor pathway and a unique receptor "cross-talk" that drives rapid antidepressant effects.