When Phineas Gage’s Skull Met An Iron Bar, Things Got Weird
Today in 1848, a workplace accident caused an iron bar to go through the skull and brain of railroad worker Phineas Gage. Somehow, he lived, and ended up changing science forever.
Pat Martino Became A Jazz Guitar Great – Twice
Today in 1944, the birthday of Pat Martino, a jazz guitar great who once had to relearn the instrument that had won him so much acclaim.
Need A Little Pain Relief? Nostalgia Can Help
According to a new study, remembering old times can actually be good for your health - in particular, it may help regulate our response to pain.
Maybe Our Wildest Dreams Are Wild For A Reason
A neuroscience researcher at Tufts University has an idea that might help explain dreams, and it’s based on something that happens with artificial intelligence.