AI can power neuroscience

A panel of neuroscience experts discussed the fusion of neuroscience, AI and pharmacology at a recent panel discussion facilitated by Monash University.

How genetics differentiates male and female brains

As well as the obvious physical differences between men and women, a growing body of scientific evidence shows hundreds of genes act differently in the brains of the two sexes, and may be linked to brain disorders such as Alheizmer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

Inside the minds of power

Deeper collaboration between psychologists, political scientists and policymakers could combine strategic empathy with empirical research to create more accurate models of leadership behaviour.

In praise of boredom

Boredom isn’t a problem to escape with another scroll on our phones but a precious opportunity to create the mental space we need to wrestle with life’s deeper questions of meaning, imagination and purpose.

Common knowledge

Steven Pinker’s new book explores the paradoxes of human behaviour by trying to understand the ways we try to get into each other’s heads and the harmonies, hypocrisies, and outrages that result.

A dopamine detox?

Modern life constantly stimulates our brains, flooding them with dopamine and leaving us desensitised to real life, so can we ‘detox’ by putting our phones down, or is more radical action required?

The neuroscience of staying sharp

The sustained excellence of these athletes is not just due to talent or grit – it’s biology in action as staying at the top of their game reflects a trainable convergence of brain, body and mindset.

What happens when we change our minds?

The science of how we change our minds is an exciting field of research and could help us make better decisions as both individuals and a society.

UNSW and NeuRA renew neuroscience partnership

A renewed partnership between UNSW and Neura builds on a shared vision to improve the brain health of Australians through innovation and research excellence in neuroscience.

Left and right brain

The brains of politically extreme individuals, whether left- or right-leaning, appear to respond to and process political information in surprisingly similar ways, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

First the good news…

The mid-life crisis may become an endangered species – not because middle aged people are happier, but because younger people are more depressed.

Teamwork makes the dream work

The more people join a group effort, the less each of them tends to contribute, but one of the reasons which makes ants so successful is that they all try just as hard.