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Our brains have their first thoughts surprisingly early in life

New Scientist · Jun 17, 2026, 4:00 PM

Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.

By the time we’re born, our brains have all the hardware in place to form thoughts, and possibly even some conscious awareness

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