The cerebrum, especially the cerebral cortex, has long been thought to be the important part of our brain. However, the ...

Despite near-consensus that memory has a physical basis, neuroscientists are split on whether we might someday be able to ...

Scientists in Australia have discovered that a magnetic brain treatment already used for depression can boost the brain’s ...

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

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 ...

While physical activity is known to slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease, many patients are unable to exercise due ...

The convenience of artificial intelligence may come at the expense of real brain power after researchers found using ChatGPT ...

Scientists have identified specific brain cells which respond most to exercise, an advance that could lead to a pill to boost ...

Discover the heartbreaking way parents accidentally lose children every summer and what brain science reveals about ...

In experiments with healthy volunteers undergoing functional MRI imaging, scientists have found increased activity in two ...

MIT researchers have discovered that using ChatGPT for essay writing reduces brain engagement and learning over time. Through ...

Relying on ChatGPT for essay writing led to lower brain engagement, memory recall, and sense of ownership. Cognitive effort ...