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Why you can’t tickle yourself

Most people can easily be tickled by others, but it is almost impossible to tickle yourself. The reason is connected to how the brain predicts and processes sensations from your own movements.

06 May 2026-10:48
Metacognition: How the brain evaluates decisions to shape self-awareness

Scientific research into metacognition—the brain's ability to think about its own thinking—reveals that self-awareness is an automatic biological process used to evaluate decision-making.

27 Apr 2026-10:36
Coffee impacts the gut-brain axis to improve mood and stress

New research released on April 21, 2026, indicates that coffee consumption significantly benefits mental health by modulating the gut-brain axis.

21 Apr 2026-15:43
Research suggests Alzheimer’s disease may originate outside the brain

New scientific evidence published on April 19, 2026, is challenging the long-held belief that Alzheimer’s disease begins solely within the brain.

19 Apr 2026-11:51
Massive study finds cannabis and tobacco use linked to shrinking brain size

Smoking and drug use are often discussed in terms of lung health or addiction, but a new study shows that these habits may also change the brain itself.

08 Apr 2026-15:04
Tether unveils ‘BrainWhisperer’ with near-human brain-to-text accuracy

Tether has announced a major advance in brain-computer interface research, revealing a new system capable of translating neural activity into text with reported accuracy reaching 98.3%.

01 Apr 2026-22:02
UK races to control meningitis outbreak after two fatalities

The United Kingdom has declared a national incident due to the "unprecedented" spread of meningitis, which has resulted in the deaths of two young individuals.

18 Mar 2026-23:55
China grants approval for first-ever invasive brain implant

China has become the first country in the world to approve a brain implant for commercial use in individuals with spinal cord injuries.

14 Mar 2026-13:30
Air pollution tied to higher Alzheimer’s risk

Long-term exposure to air pollution may significantly increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a major new study analyzing nearly 28 million older Americans.

20 Feb 2026-11:10
Award-winning political cartoonist Jon Kudelka dies from brain cancer

Award-winning political cartoonist Jon Kudelka has died from brain cancer, aged 53.

09 Feb 2026-08:49

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