Brain implants don’t change a person’s sense of self. Hear why

In the fifth episode of The Deep End, volunteers describe what it’s like to live with the stigma of depression and the treatments they seek for it.In the fifth episode of The Deep End, volunteers describe what it’s like to live with the stigma of depression and the treatments they seek for it.  

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Hear what it’s like to recover from depression with deep brain stimulation

In the sixth episode of The Deep End, listen to what’s next for Jon Nelson and for deep brain stimulation research for depression.In the sixth episode of The Deep End, listen to what’s next for Jon Nelson and for deep brain stimulation research for depression.  

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In the sixth episode of The Deep End, listen to what’s next for Jon Nelson and for deep brain stimulation research for depression.

Parenthood may help the brain stay young

A study of nearly 38,000 adults shows that the number of kids correlates with coordination of brain regions’ activities — regardless of parents’ sex.A study of nearly 38,000 adults shows that the number of kids correlates with coordination of brain regions’ activities — regardless of parents’ sex.  

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A study of nearly 38,000 adults shows that the number of kids correlates with coordination of brain regions’ activities — regardless of parents’ sex.

The mystery of how iguanas crossed the Pacific Ocean may be solved

The iguanas’ 8,000-kilometer trip — one-fifth of the Earth’s circumference — is the longest made by a flightless land vertebrate.The iguanas’ 8,000-kilometer trip — one-fifth of the Earth’s circumference — is the longest made by a flightless land vertebrate.  

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The iguanas’ 8,000-kilometer trip — one-fifth of the Earth’s circumference — is the longest made by a flightless land vertebrate.

6 things to know about antidepressants

An abundance of data show that SSRIs, a class of drugs commonly used as antidepressants, are effective, though, like any drug, they have risks.An abundance of data show that SSRIs, a class of drugs commonly used as antidepressants, are effective, though, like any drug, they have risks.  

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An abundance of data show that SSRIs, a class of drugs commonly used as antidepressants, are effective, though, like any drug, they have risks.

As AI advances, the meaning of artificial general intelligence remains murky

AI models are growing ever-more capable, accurate and impressive. The question of if they represent “general intelligence” is increasingly moot.AI models are growing ever-more capable, accurate and impressive. The question of if they represent “general intelligence” is increasingly moot.  

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AI models are growing ever-more capable, accurate and impressive. The question of if they represent “general intelligence” is increasingly moot.

Uranus emits more heat than previously thought

Uranus radiates more energy than it gets from the sun, two new studies find — just as Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune do.Uranus radiates more energy than it gets from the sun, two new studies find — just as Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune do.  

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Uranus radiates more energy than it gets from the sun, two new studies find — just as Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune do.

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