Brain dynamics and cognition share genetic roots. Criticality may guide future brain health research. A recent study published on June 24 in PNAS presents strong evidence that brain criticality—the de ...

There are few scientific methods more elegantly simple than "just sprinkle it on top." Researchers at Tohoku University and ...

There are few scientific methods more elegantly simple than "just sprinkle it on top." Researchers at Tohoku University and Nagoya University ...

Nerves look blue in the reconstructed view of a genetically engineered mouse (left) whose neurons produce a fluorescent ...

We usually don't think much about it, but our brain is pretty amazing! This three-pound organ is in charge of everything ...

Neuroscientists want to understand how individual neurons encode information that allows us to distinguish objects, like telling a leaf apart from a rock. But they have struggled to build ...

Scientists now believe you can train your brain to tolerate, and even enjoy, that “good pain.” The key lies in how our brains process stress.

Neuropsychologist Jwala Narayanan shares simple yet powerful habits that can boost brain health, emotional balance, and overall mental well-being.

However, diagramming tools (or using a design app as a diagramming tool) can feel like navigating a messy whiteboard. I end up spending too long placing and aligning elements to nail the aesthetic, ...

Brain-Boosting Activities If you’re a fan of The New York Times’ Crossword or Wordle, you’re already on the right track to boost your brain health. “Whether it’s a new language, musical instrument, or ...

Stephen Colbert described Donald Trump ‘s brain as “wet bread” on Thursday’s (June 12) episode of The Late Show as the president struggled to answer a simple question about the musical Les ...