Robots that can sense and respond to the world like humans may soon be a reality as scientists have created an artificial neuron capable of mimicking different parts of the brain. Subscribe to our ...

Not all brain cells are found in the brain. For example, a team at Caltech has identified two distinct types of neurons in the abdomens of mice that appear to control different aspects of digestion.

But researchers were concerned about whether this procedure might have other, less desirable effects. What happens when the right and left sides of the cerebral cortex—responsible for an enormous ...

A new study suggests that the brain uses distinct neural pathways to process different aspects of personal well-being. The ...

Your brain is constantly evolving. Throughout your life, it reshapes, adjusts, and grows stronger in response to learning, new experiences, and your habits. This amazing shape-shifting ability is ...

Many of us with throw modesty out the window when it comes to Christmas lunch. But what do these blow-out festive meals do to ...

Imagine that you have been hired by a car company and given the task of creating a new revolutionary electric car. The task comes with a peculiar twist: you must start with a T-Ford from 1908.

Aaron Seitz, professor of psychology and director of the Brain Game Center for Mental Fitness and Well-being at Northeastern University, told The Washington Post that when ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Our brains have to do a lot of work when we watch a movie. There are ...