Scientists are attempting to create a synthetic brain by reverse-engineering the mammalian brain down to the molecular level. A cellular human brain is predicted possible by 2023. It hopes to shed light on consciousness.
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The idea of left brain (logical) and right brain (creative) has no basis in neuroscience and is in fact a myth.
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Fingers prune underwater not because of them absorbing the water or washing away the oil, but because of an evolutionary trait caused by the brain to enhance the grip of your fingers underwater.
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Every time you sneeze some of your brain cells die.
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Studies suggest that people who appear to be constantly distracted have more "working memory" and "sharper brains".
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Our brains have a negativity bias and will remember bad memories more than good ones.
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10 seconds is the amount of time until unconsciousness after the loss of blood supply to the brain.
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Due to the angle at which the optic nerve enters the brain, staring at a blue surface during sex greatly increases the intensity of orgasms.
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