A sweeping genetic screen reveals how the brain is built and exposes a hidden gene behind a newly discovered childhood brain ...

A selection of science-based books from the year that together shine new light on who we are and why we think and act as we do.

The human brain is much more flexible than we ever thought. New studies have begun to suggest that, even in adulthood, the ...

About ten years ago, scientists began exploring an unconventional idea for studying the brain: using bioluminescent light to ...

To give yourself the best chance of avoiding dementia, there are certain brain games that help and many that don't. The ones ...

Ellen Galinsky has been on a seven-year quest to understand what brain science says about how to better teach and parent adolescent children. The past few years have seen advancements in our ...

October saw several universities launch major initiatives in brain science and neurological research, often with the help of new private gifts to underwrite their efforts. Here are summaries of the ...

Weight loss restored healthy metabolism in both young and mid-aged mice, but the brain told a different story. In mid-aged ...

Feeling warm or cold doesn’t just register on the skin—it changes how connected we feel to our own bodies. Research shows ...

Lots of studies have shown that getting a good night’s rest (seven to eight hours) is associated with better memory and other ...

Ever wonder what goes on inside your head? From March 10-14, 2025, Science Friday is hosting Hack Your Brain—your chance to delve deep into the workings of the brain and discover its secrets. Because ...

Neurosurgeon clarifies that AirPods do not increase brain cancer risk, highlighting that Bluetooth signals are significantly ...