A new study finds that entering N2 sleep—a deep phase of non-rapid eye movement sleep—may help lead to more “eureka” ...

If the world feels out of control, dystopian, or even apocalyptic, it's possible to change course. The fate of the human species may be at stake!

New research proposes a unified theory of brain function based on criticality—a state where the brain teeters between order ...

What happens when you hold your breath goes far beyond that quick dizzy spell. From plummeting oxygen levels to unexpected ...

Our brains may work best when teetering on the edge of chaos. A new theory suggests that criticality a sweet spot between order and randomness is the secret to learning, memory, and adaptability. When ...

Have you ever observed how your hands move in tandem with your subconscious thoughts while greeting someone, during farewells, or when you come to mutual agreement with someone else? Before you ...

The brain weighs factors based on their importance to oneself and one’s social world as part of a complex calculation ...