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 brain case [of Neanderthals] on the average was more than 13 percent larger than that of the average of modern man
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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Brain freeze is caused by the brain sensing the drop of temperature on your palate and increasing blood pressure in an attempt to save you from freezing.
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Brain scans show that people who view photos of a beloved experience an activation of the caudate - the part of the brain involving cravings.
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Starfish don't have brains.
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Chocolate is associated with the release of serotonin, the hormone that makes you feel relaxed, calm, and happy.
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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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