But they’re not just for the young. Studies have also shown those who do jigsaws and other puzzles are stimulating their brain and helping to reduce the chances of developing memory loss, dementia and ...

A tricky math puzzle shared on X asks users to decipher equations that appear to be easy but can leave you scratching your ...

The answer to six down in the Nov. 9 New York Times Mini Crossword is “PARIAH.” According to Merriam-Webster, the word Pariah refers to someone who is “despised or rejected,” which fits perfectly with ...

A young man lives in Manhattan near a subway express station. He is dating two women: one in Brooklyn; one in the Bronx. To ...

Scientists have created brain ‘organoids’ that may be showing early signs of sentience. Should that give researchers pause?

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An optical illusion featuring shells has left many people scratching their heads - until they realise what's hidden in the ...

PUZZLE solvers have been challenged to crack this unique optical illusion that has baffled the minds of many. Only those with ...

Scientists from Duke, UCSF, and City of Hope used cryo-EM to reveal how our noses detect a wide range of odors, offering insights into olfaction.

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One trippy optical illusion is sure to divide people as they try and spot the number hidden within. Not everyone can spot ...