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Research aiming to answer the great mystery of how consciousness arises is continuing to spark debate, with arguments over ...

We have known for years that the gut microbiome can alter brain function, but now research in mice is suggesting that the ...

As the number of electric vehicles increases, their increased demand could strain the grid – but small financial incentives ...