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As somebody interested in how the mind works, I read with interest the results of a recent study at UCLA that used the sexiest research tool around today, fMRI scanning. fMRI allows researchers to see which parts of the brain are active when participants are exposed to different stimuli. And for the first time I’m aware of, this was used to track brain activity while people engaged in various online tasks, including searching.

http://searchengineland.com/are-our-brains-becoming-... 

Drugs (Ectasy, Alcohol, Nicotine, Heroin, Cannabis, Speed, Cocain) and the brain (15 languages)

http://www.jellinek.nl/brain/ 

It would be nice to blame that chubby belly on genes rather than greed. And indeed, a new study suggests that a gene mutation can cause people to overeat.

But things are never that simple. The same study shows that people with the standard gene can also put on weight if their brains get a bigger hit from snacking.

http://www.newscientist.com/channel/health/dn14964-g... 

Science is becoming a more important part of catching a killer or terrorist and keeping the innocent out of jail.

A Seattle neuroscientist is leading the way with technology based on a simple fact: your brain can't lie.

An odd looking headband, flashing words on a computer screen, and a couple clicks of a mouse could be the secret to putting a murderer behind bars.

"It's a game changer in the field of global security," said Dr. Larry Farwell, Chairman of Brain Fingerprinting Labs who developed "brain fingerprinting" - a lie detector test for the 21st century.

http://www.komonews.com/news/30821859.html 

Elephant Intelligence: Why Elephants Might Be as Smart as Humans
The notion that elephants might be as smart as humans is a relatively new one, putting elephants on par with other sophisticated animals like dolphins.
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http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/805527/elep... 

Your brain needs three different kinds of exercise to thrive best. These are mental exercise, aerobic physical exercise, and mind/body exercises.

During a baseball game last June, 12-year-old Steven Domalewski’s chest was hit by a ball struck with a metal bat, causing his heart to stop. His brain did not receive sufficient oxygen for 15 minutes.

Go on, see if your brain still works!What can bring back the dead; make us cry, make us laugh, make us young; born in an instant yet lasts a life time?