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August 11, 2012

Neuroscientists Find Brain Stem Cells That May Be Responsible For Higher Functions, Bigger Brains

Scientists discover stem cells that give rise to consciousness.

August 22, 2012

Taking Over From Evolution: How Technology Could Enhance Humanity

The 21st century and beyond promises an array of novel methods for enhancing human cognition.

September 2, 2012

Touring The Brain

Our brains are rather like a city that has existed since ancient times

January 30, 2013

Researchers Simulate 25,000 Generations of Evolution, Boost Artificial Intelligence

Engineers and robotics researchers have solved a biological mystery and boosted artificial intelligence.

October 16, 2012

Brawn Vs Brain In Evolutionary Selection

Two traits of brain size and body size are driven by different evolutionary mechanisms.

October 30, 2012

Why Are Our Brains So Ridiculously Big?

Tool use and exploration may be just side effects of social skills.

January 5, 2013

Scientists Breed Big-Brained Guppies to Demonstrate Evolution’s Trade-offs

Scientists have long suspected that big brains come with an evolutionary price.

December 3, 2012

Study Shows How Intelligence In Humans First Evolved

The same genes that gave rise to higher mental function are also responsible for a number of brain disorders.

February 18, 2013

Obama Seeking to Boost Study of Human Brain

The project holds the potential of paving the way for advances in artificial intelligence.