Have you ever wondered how your brain creates thoughts or why something randomly popped into your head? It may seem like magic – but actually the brain is like a supercomputer inside your head that ...

Neuroscientists have observed for the first time how structures deep in the brain are activated when the brain becomes aware of its own thoughts, known as conscious perception 1. The brain is ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. How does the brain think? – Tom, age 16, San ...

We've all experienced defeat at some point – losing a game, a potential new job, a debate. Now, a new study has found that ...

Salk neuroscientists discover brain area called gracile nucleus is central to the development of mechanical allodynia, a ...

Persistent stress can raise cortisol levels, negatively affecting essential brain regions like the cortex and hippocampus, leading to challenges in memory, emotional stability, and decision-making. As ...

World Alzheimer's Day 2025 raises awareness about Alzheimer's disease, a brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, and daily life. Learn its causes, symptoms, impact, and why early detection is ...

When OpenAI released "study mode" in July 2025, the company touted ChatGPT's educational benefits. "When ChatGPT is prompted to teach or tutor, it can significantly improve academic performance," the ...

Coffee can help you stay awake. But what does caffeine actually do to your brain once you're asleep? Using AI, a team of researchers has an answer: it affects the brain's 'criticality'. Caffeine is ...