For decades, scientists have asked whether language simply reports conscious thought or helps shape it. New insights from researchers at the University of Liège suggest the answer sits somewhere in ...

Brain cells are constantly swallowing material from the fluid that surrounds them—signaling molecules, nutrients, even pieces of their own surfaces—in a process known as endocytosis that is essential ...

A multi-institutional team of researchers led by Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC has for the first time identified specific patterns of brain chemical activity that predict ...

Learn what neuroscientists say are 12 Valentines your brain loves that help it build career success and repay you with ...

A new 20-year study shows it’s possible to prevent an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. These results should usher in a new age in which dementia is seen as a preventable chronic condition.

At first glance, this optical illusion appears to be in a repeating series of inverted “K”. But in this repeating pattern of “K”, there is a hidden “X” in this brain teaser test. Your challenge? Use ...

BISC is an ultra-thin neural implant that creates a high-bandwidth wireless link between the brain and computers. Its tiny single-chip design packs tens of thousands of electrodes and supports ...

From how to boil an egg, to cut a steak, and how best to care for your hair, adults are turning to AI advice, and the videos are going viral.

Sleep is usually associated with complex animals with brains and nervous systems, but new research suggests it may be far ...

Whether on the court spiking or digging the ball, playing volleyball was once second nature for University of Alabama at ...

Scientists still don’t know how the brain turns physical activity into thoughts, feelings, and awareness—but a powerful new tool may help crack the mystery. Researchers at MIT are exploring ...

Researchers found that a good night’s sleep may help the brain clear proteins tied to Alzheimer’s. For years, sleep has been ...