Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Saturday (June 20, 2026).

Is AI making out brains weaker? There's a perception that relying too much on AI will cause your brain to atrophy, but what does research show? 9NEWS Dr. Sheryl Ziegler explains.

What are Olivia Rodrigo's 'Maggots for Brains' lyrics about? Here's what she's said about the song and how it relates to Miranda and Steve from Sex and the City. If you've listened to Olivia Rodrigo's ...

Where children live and what their household’s socioeconomic status is leaves a mark on their brains, a new study in Science finds. The results suggest that the fewer opportunities a child’s zip code ...

I absolutely enjoyed it and it kept me wanting for more! I think it is a must watch for Engineers! Being a programmer myself, I have huge respect for Bill Gates, and I had a lot of fun watching it. It ...

Humans and other animals commonly perseverate, which is repeating an action or choice when a different action could lead to a better outcome. The neural underpinnings of perseveration are unclear. To ...

Yes, according to psychologist Gloria Mark. But there are ways to regain that control. This week I’ve been at SXSW London. There’s been music, film, and a lot—and I mean a lot—of talk about AI. I also ...

Scientists are learning how the brain extracts discrete words from a continuous stream of sounds. UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #1: (Speaking Japanese). SUMMERS: Unless you speak Japanese, that probably sounded ...