How the brain reacts when things don’t go as expected—and why it matters
Imagine walking through a park, hearing the crunch of leaves with each step. Now picture taking another step—but there's no sound.
Your brain immediately notices...
Study shows how short- and long-term sleep loss affect the brain
Sleep problems affect a large part of the population, from tired teens staying up too late on their phones to older adults struggling with...
Popular sugar substitute may harm heart and brain health
Erythritol, a sugar substitute often found in "sugar-free" or "healthy" foods and drinks, may not be as safe as many people think.
According to new...
Scientists find a single dose of compound can boost brain flexibility for weeks
Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that just one dose of a psychedelic compound can improve the brain’s ability to adapt and...
A gentle brain zap may help people make decisions faster, study finds
A new study from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) has found that a simple, non-invasive method of brain stimulation might help people make quicker...
Long-term air pollution may harm brain health in older adults, study finds
Breathing polluted air for many years may hurt brain health in older adults, according to a new study from researchers at University College London...
Feeling hungry? Your brain might be controlling your immune system
New research from The University of Manchester is changing how scientists think about the link between fasting and the immune system.
The study, which was...
Scientists create brain-like artificial neurons that learn on their own
Researchers in Germany have made a big step forward in making artificial intelligence more like the human brain.
They’ve developed a new type of artificial...
How nostalgic music helps unlock memories and boost brain health
Have you ever heard a song from your past and suddenly felt like you were back in that moment—at a school dance, on a...
New drug could prevent brain cancer from coming back after radiation
Scientists at UT Health San Antonio have found a promising way to stop glioblastoma—the deadliest type of brain cancer—from coming back after radiation treatment.
Their...