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I needed an excuse to make a word cloud shaped like a brain, and I finally found it.
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When it comes to brains, size doesn’t matter much
Or why whales aren’t running the world.
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Building a virtual neuron – part 2
Think neurons are simple? Think again. In this article, we tackle the Hodgkin-Huxley model from the ground up and live to tell the tale (barely).
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Why lead is (still) bad for your brain
Wait, wasn’t this solved by the Romans? Anyway, my grandma ate lead paint and she was totally fine.
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Building a virtual neuron – part 1
You might think math is difficult, but each one of your neurons solves equations on a daily basis and you have billions of them.
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Empathy in the brain and beyond
What is empathy and is it good for anything? Let’s find out.
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Should You Do a PhD?
A PhD might seem enticing, but is it the right choice for you?
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fMRI Neurofeedback – What’s the Fuss?
Neurofeedback is a technique that has captured the public’s imagination in recent years. The idea is simple: you learn to control your brain activity and that, in theory, leads to long-term behavioural changes. In theory, the potential is limitless. What about in practice?
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Book Review: How Not to Study a Disease
A comprehensive, yet accessible examination of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Does AI Understand?
Spoiler alert: no.