Sunday, August 16, 2026
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5 Weird Tricks for Having a Brain

In five stories, we look at some of the most fascinating aspects of human (and animal) intelligence. From new octopus research, to the scientists using human cells to power computers, to a promising new treatment for addiction, cognitive science is getting smarter.

5 Weird Tricks for Having a Brain
Image: Wired
In five stories, we look at some of the most fascinating aspects of human (and animal) intelligence. From new octopus research, to the scientists using human cells to power computers, to a promising new treatment for addiction, cognitive science is getting smarter.

Originally published at Wired

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