Claims about a brain implant technology that compresses prison sentences into minutes are based on a concept, not actual ...

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

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

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a debilitating neurodegenerative condition that affects a significant proportion of older people ...

A new brain imaging study shows that when people try to remember multiple things, their brains give more precise attention to ...

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

Known for their potential to support memory, focus and overall brain health, they are becoming a popular natural supplement, ...

The deeply entrenched idea of memory as a passive recall of stored information is not what's actually happening, suggests a ...

Cravings may feel impulsive, but new research suggests they’re often rooted in memory. Scientists have found that the brain encodes high-calorie foods in a way that can quietly influence what we ...

In addition to a central brain located between its eyes, an octopus has eight separate clusters of nerve cells, called ...

Recent scientific evidence suggests consciousness is more than just a function of the brain and three theories have emerged ...

Could we replace the brain with computer chips? Reality is much more complex and the brain seems to be much more than just a ...