Imagine drifting through the ocean, surrounded by creatures so alien and ancient that they predate dinosaurs, trees, and even ...

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Take a look at the incredible barreleye fish and learn why they have a transparent forehead and glowing green eyes.

The fish has no apparent narrative purpose. It simply arrives, spinning silently or with ominous music. Brain rot memes thrive on overstimulation, nonsense logic, and dense cultural layering.

New research is revealing how specialized neurons give our brains an edge artificial intelligence can only dream of ...

Several animals, including octopuses, leeches, and starfish, have evolved multiple brain-like organs or distributed nerve networks. These adaptations enhance survival through independent limb ...

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A study of long-distance runners shows the brain’s remarkable ability to adapt—by burning its own fat. A marathon taxes more than just muscles—it pushes the brain to its metabolic limits.

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Researchers discovered tiny features on sculpins' fins which may enable them to cling firmly in harsh underwater environments.

“In addition, separating ASD-related variation in brain anatomy from unrelated variation revealed hidden relationships between individual differences in brain anatomy and symptoms.” Autism ...