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There's a speed limit to human thought — and it's ridiculously low
Human brains take in sensory data at more than 1 billion bits per second, but only process that information at a measly 10 bits per second, new research has found.
Why time slows down in altered states of consciousness
In "time expansion experiences," time typically appears to expand by many orders of magnitude.
Hypnosis is real — and it can help with IBS, poor sleep and anxiety, experts say
Hypnosis is safe and can work as both a standalone or a complementary treatment with other therapies.
'It's better to be safe than sorry': How superstitions may still benefit us
New research found behaving superstitiously could benefit us psychologically, even if we know it has no real effect on the outcomes of our actions.
15 times the brain blew our minds in 2024
Lab-grown minibrains, remarkable brain scans and psychedelic trips — take a look back at some of Live Science's most interesting neuroscience stories from 2024.
Could we ever retrieve memories from a dead person's brain?
Neuroscientists have identified the physical locations where memories are stored in the brain. But would that enable us to retrieve memories from someone who has died?
Do blind people 'see' images in their dreams?
For people who have been blind since birth, brain scans alone can't reveal if they dream in images.
Some schizophrenia cases stem from malformations of the skull, study suggests
A new study hints at a "previously recognized" mechanism that links a rare chromosomal disorder to schizophrenia.
