Your nose’s superpower is thanks to a “superhighway” that leads directly into your brain. The olfactory system runs straight to the hippocampus, or your memory hub, whereas other sensory systems have ...

MIT researchers tested the “Spatial Computing” theory and found that brain waves organize neurons into flexible, ...

A team of UChicago psychology researchers used fMRI scans to learn why certain moments carry such lasting power ...

A minority of people have hyperthymesia, or highly superior autobiographical memory, so they can remember events in their ...

Research reveals why some people become brain super-agers—and how simple daily habits can help keep your brain strong, sharp, ...

It is important to keep the brain fit as it is to stay physically fit. Simple mental exercises could be of benefit to every ...

Unfinished tasks occupy your brain differently than completed ones. Discover why "done" matters more than "perfect"—and how ...

Memory is commonly affected following a traumatic brain injury and may be long-lasting or even permanent. A new study has found that AI-guided electrical brain stimulation in people with ...

Are brain supplements effective in preventing memory lapses and improving cognitive capacity (thinking, problem solving, etc.)?

New research shows jazz improvisation relies on shifting brain networks as musicians move from memory to creative freedom.

Scientists can finally hear the brain’s quietest messages—unlocking the hidden code behind how neurons think, decide, and ...

The humble planarian flatworm can regrow its brain. Here’s how this tiny animal will have you rethinking everything you ...