Trains move through the world's subway stations in a consistent pattern: arriving, stopping, and moving to the next stop—and ...

The world has changed since 1664, when French philosopher and scientist Rene Descartes first claimed the brain was responsible for the sensation of pain. However, a key question remains: How exactly ...

New neuroscience reveals sleep is an active brain process, not just rest. Parts of your brain remain awake during deep sleep, ...

Neuroscientists there found that when people learn a new motor skill, their brains don’t just generally “consolidate” the ...

New research suggests that socialising could help to reduce the risk of frailty later in life.Researchers from Newcastle University examined data on more than 2,000 men over the age of 65 who were ...

Research has found that reading consistently can improve memory, reduce stress, and may even be linked to a longer lifespan.

You may think your spouse’s "selective hearing" is a choice — but science argues otherwise. The phenomenon of selective hearing is more than choosing when or when not to listen, according to a recent ...

Your memory during exams isn’t just related to how much you study. It is also about how your brain functions under pressure.

The DeepInMiniMicroscope developed by UC Davis electrical engineering professor Weijian Yang combines optical technology and machine learning to create a device that can take high-resolution ...

A good sleep is essential for your brain health. Consistent lack of sleep can damage memory, concentration, and even increase ...

Optical illusions aren’t just about tricking your eyes, they’re powerful windows into how your brain processes information. The image above looks like a simple painting, but depending on what you ...