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Nov 29 2025SCIENCE

Brain Wiring: How Unique Connections Shape Our Minds

Neuroscience is stepping away from old ideas that label brain differences as problems. Instead, it's looking at each person's brain as a unique network. This shift is called precision neurodiversity. It's about seeing how our brains are wired differently and how that affects how we think and behave.

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Nov 04 2025BUSINESS

Making Workplaces Fair: Upcoming Books on Inclusion and DEI

In 2025, many leaders and HR professionals faced tough challenges. They had to navigate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. Even with pushback, employees still support these initiatives. Looking ahead, four new books in 2026 will offer guidance on workplace inclusion. One book,

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May 01 2025EDUCATION

The Power of Different Minds in Academic Research

Academic research is a vast field with many opportunities for innovation. Looking at it through the lens of neurodiversity can reveal some of these opportunities. Autistic individuals bring unique strengths to research, such as exceptional pattern recognition and a strong sense of order. These trait

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Mar 21 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Last of Us Star: Autism Diagnosis as a Journey of Self-Discovery

The actor Bella Ramsey is making a comeback in The Last of Us Season 2. This time, they are sharing a personal journey that began during the filming of the first season. It all started when a crew member, who had a neurodivergent child, noticed certain behaviors in Ramsey that seemed familiar. Th

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Mar 12 2025SCIENCE

Sleeping Brains: Are Boys and Girls Wired Differently?

Sleep is a time when the brain is active and busy. Scientists have been studying how brains work during sleep. They have found that brains of boys and girls might work differently. But, there are many questions left unanswered. Researchers have been looking at brain activity during sleep. They are t

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Feminism and Mental Health: A Complicated Dance

Ever thought about how feminism and mental health get along? It's not always a smooth ride. Feminism has been trying to make sense of women's mental health, and sometimes it's a bumpy road. On one hand, there's neurodiversity, which is like saying, "Hey, different brains are normal! " And on the oth

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Dec 08 2024HEALTH

Working with Neurodiversity: Lessons from Autistic Employees

Imagine a workplace where everyone is expected to think and act the same way. That's not very inclusive, is it? Now, imagine a workplace that embraces different ways of thinking and working. That's what neurodiversity is all about. Neurodiversity celebrates the diversity of human brains and minds. T

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