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AI 'brain decoder' can read a person's thoughts with just a quick brain scan and almost no training
By Skyler Ware published
An improvement to an existing AI-based brain decoder can translate a person's thoughts into text without hours of training.

Best humidifiers 2025: Increase the air moisture in your home to feel better
By Sarah Finley last updated
Buying Guide These are the best humidifiers you can buy in every category, from Dyson AM10 and Levoit LV600HH to HoMedics TotalComfort Deluxe.

How far can a person run without stopping?
By Skyler Ware published
People go on 5K and 10K runs all the time. But what's the farthest humans can run at one time?

Scientists reveal surprising factor that may prolong pregnancy
By Emily Cooke published
New research suggests that people who are exposed to higher levels of air pollution and extreme temperatures during pregnancy have longer pregnancies than people who are not exposed to these conditions.

The US is having its most active flu season in 15 years
By Hatty Willmoth published
The U.S. is currently experiencing very high levels of seasonal influenza across the country. Here's why.

Scientists just rewrote our understanding of epigenetics
By Jennifer Zieba published
DNA and RNA epigenetics, once thought to be separate, have now been found to work together to fine-tune gene expression.

Biological aging may not be driven by what we thought
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A new study draws a line between random genetic mutations and predictable epigenetic changes used to measure biological aging.

The exceptionally rare disease that causes holes to form in your brain
By Emily Cooke published
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is an extremely rare and fatal brain-wasting disease that's like a human version of "mad cow."
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