What if your conscious experiences were not just the chatter of neurons, but were connected to the hum of the universe? In a ...

A large study of brain scans shows that our neural wiring evolves through five major stages from birth to late old age. These ...

Researchers have built a fully implantable device that sends light-based messages directly to the brain. Mice learned to ...

In a little over ten years, organoid models—miniature, lab-grown clusters of cells that imitate real organs—have transformed how we study human development and disease while accelerating drug ...

New research shows the human brain doesn't fully reach its “adult” state until around age 32. This youth-friendly explainer breaks down what's still developing in your 20s, why the brain matures so ...

In laboratory experiments, the team used the device to send tiny, patterned bursts of light into the brains of genetically ...

Curiosity-driven experiments in a basement eventually sparked a worldwide rethink of how stress, addiction, and life experiences shape the brain.

Stress influences what we learn and remember. The hormone cortisol, which is released during stressful situations, can make emotional memories in particular stronger. But how exactly does cortisol ...

Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines as people age. The results of this 10-week study back earlier ...

In today’s competitive world, sports play an integral role in the development of our children, fostering teamwork, discipline and physical fitness. We often link sports and physical fitness. However, ...

Ever wonder what goes on inside your head? From March 10-14, 2025, Science Friday is hosting Hack Your Brain—your chance to delve deep into the workings of the brain and discover its secrets. Because ...

If it feels like it’s harder than ever to have conversations about controversial subjects without explosive arguments, you’re not alone. “People are so trigger-happy and willing to engage in outrage ...