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Scientists are learning how the brain extracts discrete words from a continuous stream of sounds. UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #1: (Speaking Japanese). SUMMERS: Unless you speak Japanese, that probably sounded ...

June 24, 2026 Scientists have discovered a tiny group of neurons in an ancient brain region that acts like a built-in focus filter, helping the brain ignore distractions and zero in on what matters ...

The phrase “left and right brain” refers to the two halves, or hemispheres, of your brain. It’s widely believed that the left and right hemispheres are different, controlling some of your cognitive ...

What Is the Default Mode Network? The default mode network is a system of connected brain areas that show increased activity when a person is not focused on what is happening around them. The DMN is ...