1 hour ago Brain has five ‘eras’, scientists say – with adult mode not starting until early 30s

Study suggests human brain development has four pivotal ‘turning points’ at around the ages of nine, 32, 66 and 83Scientists have identified five major “epochs” of human brain development in one of the most comprehensive studies to date of how neural wiring changes from infancy to old age.The study, based on the brain scans of nearly 4,000 people aged under one to 90, mapped neural connections and how they evolve during our lives. This revealed five broad phases, split up by four pivotal “turning points” in which brain organisation moves on to a different trajectory, at around the ages of nine, 32, 66 and 83 years. Continue reading...

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Researchers found a gene linked to mood swings in humans in dogs that are terrified of loud noises

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15 h. ago Man's stressed friend! Golden retrievers and humans share genes which make them more likely to become anxious, study finds

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5 d. ago The first human kiss originated 21 million years ago, study finds

Homo sapiens and Neanderthals may have kissed, researchers at the University of Oxford discovered

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6 d. ago Teenagers turn to chatbots as they find it easier than talking to humans – study

Almost four in 10 young people across England said they have used AI for advice, support or companionship.

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New survey finds 97 per cent of people failed to distinguish AI-generated tracks

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3 w. ago New study of fossilized bones rewrites history of early human ancestors

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