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Goalies’ brains appear able to merge signals from different senses more quickly, say researchers

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We receive constant environmental input through our five senses. Combining information from two or more senses, such as between odours and the smoothness of textures, pitch, colour, and musical dimensions, is one way our brain makes sense of this flood of information. Read further on Dynamite News:

Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes

Liverpool John Moores University finds odors influence how humans perceive colors, adding a new dimension to sensory perception.

Fans were quick to send their support after being shocked by the announcement, as Mols had kept his health struggles private before now.

New research at the level of neurons is untangling how psychedelic drugs like DMT change the brain

Play is "nutrients" for the brain, says Dr. Jacqueline Harding on her new book "The Brain That Loves to Play"

Research in mice reveals hormonal changes late in pregnancy trigger parenting instinct and switch in priorities