We all have a worm in our brain: Welcome to 2024
I always assumed the term “brain worm” was slang for a repetitive thought that hijacks the mind and won't come…
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What parasite could Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have had in his brain?
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made several claims about his health over the years, but the most shocking…
Why do we mourn when our cars die?
Our 17-year-old Honda CR-V (affectionately nicknamed “Broomhilda”) met its tragic and untimely demise last summer when a deer darted out…
The San Francisco Symphony brings synesthesia to Scriabin
It was a cold, wet afternoon as I walked down desolate Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley. A countercultural thoroughfare in the…
Opinion: Your brain learns from mistakes. And that can help your memory.
In our age of information overload, remembering things can be a daunting task. But as a memory researcher and university…
Adaptation of 'Poor Things': 'I sit at my desk and realize that the obstacles are insurmountable'
The scripts are based on a three-act structure. He also makes him write them down. And let's not forget the…
Why 'the pain is in your head' is not an insult
February 1, 2024 3 a.m. Pacific Time To the editor: As a doctor who has evaluated workers' compensation cases for…