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March 21, 2017

Catnip Ain’t the Only Plant That’ll Send Your Kitty to Blissville

Three other plants tweak your feline's neurons. The post Catnip Ain't the Only Plant That'll Send Your Kitty to Blissville appeared first on WIRED.

March 8, 2017

How an Atari Chip Set Off a Bitter War Among Neuroscientists

Neuroscientists may have plenty of bottom-up data about the brain, but they're far from using that data to understand how the organ works. The post How an Atari Chip Set Off a Bitter War Among Neuroscientists appeared first on WIRED.

March 7, 2017

Ben Carson Just Got a Whole Lot Wrong About the Brain

Oh, if only your brain remembered everything you ever encountered. The post Ben Carson Just Got a Whole Lot Wrong About the Brain appeared first on WIRED.

March 6, 2017

Baxter the Robot Fixes Its Mistakes by Reading Your Mind

Oh good. To tell when it's made a mistake, a charming robot reads your mind. The post Baxter the Robot Fixes Its Mistakes by Reading Your Mind appeared first on WIRED.

February 7, 2017

Squid Communicate With a Secret, Skin-Powered Alphabet

Once they get over being creeped out, maybe scientists will figure out what cephalopods are saying. The post Squid Communicate With a Secret, Skin-Powered Alphabet appeared first on WIRED.

December 20, 2016

Why Do Dogs Love Yoga Mats So Much?

You unfurl your yoga mat at home, ready to stretch out into downward dog—but a second later, your pup has already started some stretches of her own. The post Why Do Dogs Love Yoga Mats So Much? appeared first on WIRED.

December 14, 2016

Think You’re Enlightened? Try Eating With Your In-Laws

A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that drawing attention to your feelings---mindfulness---can make them easier to manage. The post Think You're Enlightened? Try Eating With Your In-Laws appeared first on WIRED.

December 12, 2016

Watch a Resting Brain Light Up With Activity

The blood rushing around in your brain is actually a good indicator of what your neurons are doing. The post Watch a Resting Brain Light Up With Activity appeared first on WIRED.

December 1, 2016

The Neuroscientist Who’s Building a Better Memory for Humans

Ted Berger's implant electrically stimulates the brain to form memories—at least in rats and monkeys. And now, he's testing one that could work in humans. The post The Neuroscientist Who's Building a Better Memory for Humans appeared first on WIRED.

November 22, 2016

Apple Pay Will Change the Way Your Brain Thinks About Buying Things

Economists and brain scientists agree that digital payment technologies can affect consumer spending. The post Apple Pay Will Change the Way Your Brain Thinks About Buying Things appeared first on WIRED.