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This article from New Scientist provides a comprehensive exploration of various aspects of the human brain. It debunks the misconception that we only use 10% of our brains and highlights that the brain is always active, even when we are not consciously thinking. The article also discusses the energy consumption of the brain and how thinking hard burns more energy in certain regions. It examines the question of whether male and female brains are different, suggesting that societal factors may influence any small differences observed. Furthermore, the article delves into the concept of the brain having its own microbiome, with recent research suggesting a link between an imbalance in the "brain microbiome" and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. The complexity of the human brain is explored, with recent discoveries revealing unique brain cells and thousands of different cell types. The article also discusses the brain's performance, the nature of consciousness, the advantages of prolonged adolescence, the role of reward centers in the adolescent brain, creativity, and the function of forgetting. While the complexity of the human brain is difficult to measure and compare to other systems, it is not necessarily the most complex object in the universe. [Extracted from the article]