Can driverless vehicles replicate the subtleties of the human brain?

John Cobb explains his doubts that artificial intelligence in general, and driverless cars in particular, will ever be able replicate the subtle interactions with the environment and other people accomplished by the human brain.

Will gaming unlock our brains?

Videogames are much more than just mindless entertainment. Dr. Jenny Brockis explains how they can help boost cognitive function and even assist in the management of medical conditions.

Why brain training doesn’t work

Brain training your way to genius is a lovely thought, says Dr Jenny Brockis. Too bad it’s not possible.

BrainyApp applies brain games to brain health

Brain health is important too!

How’s your health? Have you thought about it lately? Remember to mind your mind.

You’ve probably thought about what you can do to stay physically healthy.  But what about your brain health?  Have you given it much thought? 

If you haven’t, then now is the time to start. Even though you may feel perfectly healthy now, the changes that lead to dementia could already be occurring in your brain. 

Australia’s population is ageing, and with it the prevalence of dementia is increasing. Dementia is a general term for more than 100 conditions causing progressive deterioration in thinking, memory and everyday abilities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia.