Neuroscience Stories
Dutch researchers discover how to double memory capacity with ancient brain-training exercise.
New research has revealed what happens to the brain and heart when an organism undergoes cardiac arrest; the information may be used to help cardiac arrest patients survive longer.
A new study has found that resveratrol, a compound found in fruits, such as the grapes used to make red wine, may stop your brain from aging and keep the mind younger.
The 10 biggest myths about marijuana you should stop believing, including the myth that "marijuana is a gateway drug."
Women and men have been fighting over who is smarter for a long time. But who has the upper hand?
Pain and itch are not the same, but they are closely linked. This is why.
Lying isn’t just about avoiding punishment for doing something wrong — it’s also about sparing our sensitive feelings.
Understanding fear could give us more clues about how mental illnesses work and how to treat them.
A chemical imbalance in the brain may contribute to schizophrenia, so targeting it might relieve symptoms.
Some people know exactly what you are going through — because of their synesthesia.
Science finds speaking a second language or more may protect the aging brain from Alzheimer's disease.
Brain scans reveal that signs of anxiety and depression may be spotted as early as birth.