Your nose’s superpower is thanks to a “superhighway” that leads directly into your brain. The olfactory system runs straight to the hippocampus, or your memory hub, whereas other sensory systems have ...

A team of UChicago psychology researchers used fMRI scans to learn why certain moments carry such lasting power ...

Memories and learning processes are based on changes in the brain's neuronal connections, and as a result, in signal ...

A minority of people have hyperthymesia, or highly superior autobiographical memory, so they can remember events in their ...

Scientists reveal a hidden brain code that tracks distance and time in the dark, offering new insight into navigation and ...

Brain scans of thousands of people revealed that the human brain has five distinct eras, with turning points in the way it is ...

Scientists have engineered a protein able to record the incoming chemical signals of brain cells (as opposed to just their ...

A simple daily act is now scientifically linked to boosting brain power. Emerging research reveals it enhances alertness, ...

The humble planarian flatworm can regrow its brain. Here’s how this tiny animal will have you rethinking everything you ...

Scientists can finally hear the brain’s quietest messages—unlocking the hidden code behind how neurons think, decide, and ...

Scientists discerned that a person’s neural and behavioral outcomes shifted when simply vividly imagining a positive ...

Knowing every word to classic Christmas songs isn’t just an indicator of your holiday spirit — it can also demonstrate your ...