Aimless wandering is actually good for the brain
The brain is a complex organ. Not only is it made up of multiple parts, all of which have important roles to play in processing …
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This everyday activity can reveal your brain’s age
Walking might seem like a pretty basic aspect of most of our lives. However, the speed at which you walk can actually tell doctors a …
The science behind why some people can’t handle being in a noisy room
For some people, noisy environments are just too much for their brains to handle. A loud restaurant, a party with friends, or even waiting in …
Why you can understand words even if they’re missing vowels
If you spend enough time online, you’re bound to come come across a sentence like this: “Yr brn cn rd wrds wtht vwls.” It looks …
Researchers found a molecule that reverses brain aging
Cognitive decline is often seen as an unavoidable part of getting older. But new research suggests that it may not be as permanent as we …
Your brain chemistry changes after just three days of silence
We tend to think of silence as empty space. The absence of sound. But, it turns out that quiet isn’t passive at all. In fact, …
Fasting rewires your brain, and you can see the changes in brain scans
Intermittent fasting has long been associated with weight loss, but new research suggests its effects go far beyond metabolism. Brain scans now show that fasting …
The brain doesn’t learn how we thought it does, new study reveals
Every time you master a new recipe, remember a phone number, or finally figure out how to fold a fitted sheet, your brain is learning. …
Researchers are working on ‘artificial naps’ that give the benefits of sleep without actual sleep
What if you could tap into the brain-boosting power of a nap—without ever actually falling asleep? Scientists have just taken a major step toward making …
Researchers found evidence linking heavy alcohol drinking to brain damage and early death
Heavy drinking doesn’t just damage your liver. New research says it may also shrink your brain, impair memory, and take years off your life. A …
Science says the color purple isn’t actually real
The color purple has long been a symbol of royalty, creativity, and mystery. But according to science, it’s also something else: a figment of our …
Disabling internet on your smartphone may actually reverse brain aging
What if the key to sharper focus and a younger brain wasn’t a supplement or app—but turning off your mobile internet? A new study from …
Breakthrough implant reads your thoughts and converts them to speech
A new thought-reading brain implant is giving people who can’t speak a chance to communicate again. Developed by researchers at UC Berkeley, this experimental technology …
This AI can tell if you might develop Alzheimer’s just by hearing you speak
A few minutes of conversation might soon be enough to flag early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. According to a 2024 study from Boston University, a …
Anxiety actually rewires your brain, but a new study says it can be undone
If you’ve ever felt like anxiety is taking over your brain, you might have been on to something. Neuroscience now confirms that chronic anxiety doesn’t …
Here’s how old you are when your cognitive skills peak
Forget everything you’ve heard about mental decline starting in your thirties. A new study suggests your brain may keep getting sharper well into your forties, …
AI deep-learning models show us how the brain evolved over 320M years
The human brain is one of the most complex structures in nature, but the brain’s origins stretch back hundreds of millions of years. A new …
Researchers discovered how the brain overcomes instinctive fear
Fear is a powerful survival mechanism hardwired into our brains to help keep us safe. But what happens when those fears become a hindrance instead …
Researchers figured out how many bits per second of data the human brain can process
Scientists at the California Institute of Technology have uncovered a surprising truth about the speed of human thought: our brains process ideas at a rate …
Playing video games actually boosts kids’ IQ, study finds
Playing video games might not be as bad for kids as our parents told us. In fact, according to a study published in 2022, playing …
Stress found to actually warp the brains of animals
Just like stress messes with our brains, research shows that it can also warp the brains of animals. In fact, a new study published in …
A cheap daily supplement can boost brain function in older adults
Scientists have discovered a brain-boosting supplement that could help aging brains function better. The supplement is the subject is a new study published in Nature …
These temporary tattoos can be used to read brain activity
Electroencephalography (EEG), a technique for measuring brain activity, has long been a cornerstone of diagnosing neurological conditions like epilepsy, brain tumors, and head trauma. However, …
We may soon be able to get sleep’s benefits without actually sleeping
The restorative effects of sleep on the brain are well known, but what happens at the neural level remains a fascinating mystery. A groundbreaking study …
Fascinating study says some of our memories aren’t held in our brains
When we think about memory, the brain naturally takes center stage. From recalling a childhood experience to learning a new skill, our minds seem to …
Researchers uncovered the ‘glue’ that holds memories together in our brains
A group of researchers made a significant breakthrough regarding our understanding of how the brain stores long-term memories. According to a new paper published in …
Our brains aren’t meant to be awake after midnight
The human brain isn’t designed to be awake late at night, new research suggests. The researchers behind the paper, which is published in Frontiers in …
