Scientists develop new tool that counts brain lesions in seconds

Texas! Famous for cowboys, barbecues, and... brain science? You heard that right! The smarty pants at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San...

Traumatic brain injury should be recognized as chronic health problem

Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI, happens when a sudden trauma damages the brain. This can occur during a car accident, a fall, or when...

Visual illusions come from your eyes, not your brain

Many visual illusions are caused by limits in our eyes and visual neurons rather than by more complex psychological processes.

A simple test could catch memory problems early

Memory problems can be an early sign of cognitive impairment, a condition that affects your thinking and learning abilities. Sometimes, it can lead to serious...

Guarding our brains: how tiny immune cells help or harm us

Inside our bodies, there are tiny cells that work like our body's special security guards. But sometimes, they can cause problems and lead to diseases.

A deeper look into our brain’s function: eight genes uncovered

Our brains are quite fascinating. They control how we think, learn, and react to the things around us. But how does the brain work?

Scientists build supercomputers inspired by the human brain: A new era in computing!

Explore the world of spiking neural networks (SNNs), computing systems mimicking human brains. Discover how these systems use light and electricity for faster, efficient processing.

Bright sparks: Boosting brain power with electric currents

New studies suggest that brain stimulation could be the key to boosting mental function.

Three or more concussions linked to worse brain function in later life

Scientists found experiencing three or more concussions is linked with worsened brain function in later life.

New smartphone app can strongly improve memory, study finds

Scientists found that a new smartphone application called HippoCamera helps significantly improve memory recall.