Learn about 1/f, the static that’s anything but random
Cutting through the “noise”
Why do we get the hiccups?
… and other brain reflexes that we may have inherited from our distant ancestors.
Keeping a cool head
Hypothermia is an effective treatment to protect the brain after a lack of oxygen.
Electroconvulsive Therapy: The Mystery of Mechanism
Electroconvulsive therapy is an effective treatment for some people with mental illness, but how does this so-called “shock therapy” affect the brain?
The Cells of Consciousness
How close is science to finding the cellular source of consciousness?
No pain… a lot to gain
Can anesthesia lead us to better pain killers?
Ride the Wave
Brain waves almost sound made up, like something that doesn’t exist. However, brain waves are very real, and scientists are very interested in them.
Going Under
General anesthetics are used in millions of surgeries each year, yet we still don’t know exactly how they work.
Consciousness and Coma
What happens in the brain to produce disorders of consciousness?
Ketamine: from street drug to depression cure?
Does the new “miracle drug” live up to the hype?
Ghost Sensations
How is it possible to feel something that is no longer there?
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