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Researchers have mapped a new area of the brain, dubbed the premonition cortex, which may explain why some people appear to have a “sixth sense.” Located in the frontal lobe, it is larger and more active in individuals who claim to possess psychic abilities. The study, published in the Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, involved 50 self-identified psychics who showed increased activity in this brain region while performing tasks such as guessing cards or locating hidden objects.
Dr. Eleanor Vance suggests that this region may function like an “antenna,” picking up subtle cues that help individuals predict future events. The findings could reshape our understanding of consciousness, but other experts remain skeptical. Dr. Samuel Hayes argues that the results may reflect heightened pattern recognition rather than genuine psychic ability. |
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