Microplastics have moved from distant ocean gyres into the most intimate of places: the human brain. A growing body of ...

Around the size of a postage stamp and thinner than a credit card, the soft, flexible device sits under the scalp but on top ...

In 2004, science crossed a quiet line. Researchers confirmed that tiny scraps of plastic were not just drifting in oceans but entering living bodies.

Microplastics are increasingly linked to brain inflammation and possible acceleration of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, prompting scientists to call for reduced plastic use and stronger environmental ...

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A new study from researchers at King’s College London offers news evidence that cannabidiol could help regulate brain activity tied to memory and early signs of psychosis. The findings, published in ...

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Ever wonder why you instinctively wince when you see physical harm come to a TV or movie character on screen? There’s a ...

Whether it's the arm cutting incident in 127 hours or the fingernail scene in Black Swan, there are plenty of movie moments that make us wince.

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Tijl Grootswagers receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Daniel Feuerriegel receives funding from the Australian Research Council. University of Melbourne provides funding as a ...