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How Do Scientists Study the Brain (Grades 6-8)
Scientists that study the brain using experiments are called neuroscientists, and like all scientists, they use the scientific method to answer their questions
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The Senses: Hearing
Hearing turns physical movement into the electrical signals that make up the language of the brain, translating these vibrations into what we experience as the world of sound
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The Senses: Vision
All of our senses give us vital information about our surroundings, but the one we rely on most is vision
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The Senses: Smell and Taste
Smell and taste are essential for survival, having evolved to play key roles in such basic processes as feeding, mating, and avoiding danger
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Connectivity
The human brain is a network of networks: an intricate, integrated system that coordinates operations among billions of cells
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Stroke
Although strokes are sudden, the brain injury they inflict typically evolves over the course of hours or even days. Prompt, effective treatment is critical
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Managing Your Screen Time
All the time we spend on our computers, smartphones, and tablets could be affecting our brains.
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The mature mind: Aging resiliently
Brain health experts discuss the best ways to cultivate resilience as we age, and how to support loved ones with memory loss and dementia
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Bullying and the Brain
Bullying—mistreating and dominating others—is harmful in the moment and possibly throughout the rest of a person’s life.