Look closely at the repeated 917 numbers and identify the two odd ones before 19 seconds run out. This optical illusion is designed to test focus, pattern recognition, and mental agility.

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A physicist proposes that consciousness is the fundamental basis of reality, with matter and spacetime emerging from it.

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On February 27, high school engineers will take over the Brain Gym with a public demo—inviting kids to drive their 18-by-18 robot.

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A newly identified protein may hold the key to rejuvenating aging brain cells. Researchers found that boosting DMTF1 can restore the ability of neural stem cells to regenerate, even when age-related ...

Studies on the neurons of mice suggest our own human endurance may have more to do with the brain than our physique. Regular exercise strengthens muscles and improves endurance—but new research ...

Rachael Seidler receives funding from NASA. Tianyi Wang received funding from NASA. The extent of these changes was greater for those who spent longer in space. As NASA plans longer space missions, ...

A series of visual phone tricks shows how ordinary devices can produce surprisingly convincing illusions. Each example relies on timing, framing, and perception rather than advanced technology. What ...

Playing games to train your brain into a better memory may not be just the stuff of bad app-store advertising, according to a new study two decades in the making. Research published in the journal ...