#neuroscience

Zebrafish research reveals why behavioral asymmetry exists across species. From fish circling patterns to human handedness, scientists uncover the neural basis of preference.

A Caribbean research facility uses extended DMT trips to study encounters with otherworldly entities. Are they hallucinations or something more? The quest to decode consciousness takes a radical turn.

Middle East missile strikes trigger global doomscrolling epidemic. Neuroscience reveals why we can't stop scrolling through bad news and how to break free.

How digital technology is fundamentally changing human cognition, attention spans, and thinking patterns - and what we're losing in the process

Milan Cortina Olympics reveal the physiological mechanisms behind pressure and how elite athletes like Mikaela Shiffrin scientifically overcome performance anxiety.

A groundbreaking study of Buddhist monks reveals meditation dramatically increases brain complexity rather than calming it down, challenging everything we thought we knew about this ancient practice.

New research reveals astronauts' brains shift upward and backward in zero gravity, deforming inside the skull. As space tourism and Mars missions loom, what does this mean for human space exploration?

Why the popular metaphor of "rewiring" the brain misleads us about neuroplasticity, mental health, and human potential. A deeper look at what neuroscience really tells us.

New research reveals that training the less-impaired arm in stroke survivors can improve daily function more effectively than focusing solely on the severely affected limb.

British neuroscientist Anil Seth challenges AI consciousness claims, arguing that consciousness is inseparable from biological life. His Berggruen Prize-winning essay reframes the debate on artificial minds.

A neurologist reveals how social media and AI are rewiring our brains—and the surprising way to fight back against cognitive decline in the digital age.

New neuroscience reveals the brain trains like muscle through challenge and rest. Small daily choices can reshape cognitive resilience throughout life.