In the sci-fi movie “Lucy”, Scarlett Johansson is able to access 100 percent of her brain. According to popular claim, humans only tap into about 10 percent. Dr. Murali Doraiswamy, a globally recognized expert in the fields of cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychiatry, explains why scientists say most of the brain is active all the time. Source
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James Franco, Scott Haze on “Child of God”
James Franco is coming out with a dark new film, “Child of God.” It’s based on the book by Cormac McCarthy, who also wrote “No Country for Old Men” and “The Road.” Suzanne Marques reports. Source
Report reveals dangers of prescription painkillers
The use of painkillers has skyrocketed in the U.S. in recent years, and the drugs are blamed for a growing number of overdoses and deaths. Dr. Mallika Marshall has the results of a new Consumer Reports investigation. Source
Five myths about the Ebola virus
With the outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa, new questions are being raised about the disease. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins “CBS This Morning” to separate facts from fiction. Source
Smartphone app aims to lower child drowning rates
Drowning is the leading cause of accidental deaths among children four and under. J-Swim Band, an app that sends an alert to parents when their child is submerged in water for too long, could reduce the threat. Michelle Miller reports. Source
Coconut water craze: Is the drink really what it’s cracked up to be?
Coconut water is an acquired taste with quite an acquired following. It’s now a $400 million-a-year business. New York Times reporter Michael Moss joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the booming business and reported health benefits of the popular drink. Source
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Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell on trial for corruption, blames wife’s “crush” for gifts
While McDonnell is charged with conspiracy and fraud for allegedly accepting inappropriate gifts while living in the governor’s mansion, his marriage is also in the spotlight. Chip Reid reports. Source
Prince Harry takes a job at Silicon Valley start-up
The Duke of Sussex will now become chief impact officer. Source
String of small plane crashes raises concerns
Small plane crashes claim an average of eight lives a week, but year to year, the number of these accidents and fatalities have actually been decreasing. The problem is, they’re not coming down fast enough to meet the Federal Aviation Administration’s goals. Carter Evans reports. Source