That sharp flinch during a violent movie scene is familiar to many people. A hand slams, a body falls, and your own muscles ...
For decades, scientists have searched for a safe way to reach deep parts of the human brain without cutting into the skull.
A patient with complete blindness caused by irreversible optic nerve damage partially recovered natural vision after ...
Despite decades of research, the mechanisms behind fast flashes of insight that change how a person perceives their world, ...
Despite decades of research, the mechanisms behind fast flashes of insight that change how a person perceives their world, ...
The way the brain develops can shape us throughout our lives, so neuroscientists are intensely curious about how it happens. A new study by ...
This moment of revelation is common to many people who don’t form mental images. They report that they might never have ...
In A Nutshell Category recognition starts early: Two-month-old infants’ brains already organize objects into meaningful ...
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 ...
Brain scans and signals show babies can sort images and sense rhythm, offering new insight into how infant brains are wired from the start.
Researchers outline a roadmap for applying transcranial focused ultrasound, a noninvasive technique for stimulating the brain ...