
The Future of the Brain: An Introduction
What's next in brain health and enhancement

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The Future of the Brain: An Introduction
What's next in brain health and enhancement

Human Cyborgs Reveal How We Learn
Hooking the brain up to a computer can do more than let the severely disabled move artificial limbs. It is also revealing the secrets of how we learn

We Can Now Send Thoughts Directly between Brains
The dawn of human brain-to-brain communication has arrived

Brain-Hacking Software Can Decode Your Knowledge and Dreams
New technologies are extracting detailed data from our brains that reveal what we know, have seen or have dreamed. Some of the signals could even fly a plane

How to Silence Cyberbullying
Cyberbullies take advantage of the unique psychology of online communities to attack, intimidate and hurt others. Here is what makes trolls tick— and how to stop them

Mental Health Crises Online: Is Social Media a Friend or Foe?
People are increasingly broadcasting symptoms of mental illness on social media. We should listen

Zap Your Brain to Health with an Electrode Cap
Future medications for brain disorders could be delivered through electrodes rather than pills

Light-Sensitive Neurons Reveal the Brain's Secrets
By engineering brain cells to switch on or off in response to light, scientists are unlocking the mysteries of the mind and crafting new remedies for brain disorders