Science
Amnesia in the Brain: What Goes Wrong?
While memory loss is normal, severe cases may signal amnesia in the brain. Learn more about...
Science
Does Blue Light Damage Your Eyes?
Does blue light damage your eyes? As our world becomes increasingly digitized, it is important to...
Science
Miniature Lab-Grown Organs: A New Tool for Biomedical Research
Lab-grown organs, called organoids, can help biomedical researchers make new discoveries while keeping humans safe.
Science
The Benefits of Wine Include Activating Multiple Brain Regions
The complex flavors of wine are generated by activating more brain regions than almost any other...
Frontiers
Optogenetics Is Illuminating How the Brain Works
Optogenetics is technology that combines genetics and optics, allowing researchers to control the activity of genetically...
Science
Auditory Memory: And the Beat Goes On
Auditory memory plays a key role in our ability to capture sounds, parse their meaning and...
Science
Belief System Basics: Exploring the Opinion Imperative
Opinions aren't just preferences — they often bound the limits of belief system frameworks. But can...
Science
5 Odd Theories of the Universe That Might Just Be True
Ready to think outside the box? Here's a look at five odd theories of the universe...
Science
Screen Savants or Digital Zombies? The Effects of Playing Video Games on the Brain
How does playing video games affect the brain? Are we on the road to becoming screen...
Science
Mega Memory Booster? Melatonin Could Be Mental Magic
Is melatonin a mega memory booster? New research suggests there's potential for human cognitive improvement with...
Science
Hands-on Training: Exploring the Science of Somatic Skill-Ups
Hands-on training offers substantive benefits for skills development over time, especially when paired with other learning...
Science
Sequential Brain Stimulation: Shaping the Future of Supplemental Sight
Sequential brain stimulation offers a new, shape-based approach to the function and future of supplemental sight.
Science
Allostasis: Balancing the Books of Brain-Body Budgets
Allostasis helps to keep the brain and body's systems in balance. But what's the long-term impact...
Tech
I Think, Therefore I Can: Considering the Brain-Computer Interface
The brain-computer interface could herald the advent of truly "smart" devices. But what does a mainstream...