C OVID-19 may leave a lasting impression on the brain, even in people who fully recover from their infection. New research ...

Space's microgravity appears to shift the location of the brains of astronauts—without a clear effect on their health ...

In a major brain science breakthrough, New Orleans-based researchers and collaborators have discovered a nerve signaling mechanism that takes place outside the cell, flipping on a 'pain switch.' This ...

Speech blurs together unless you know the language; scientists found the brain signal that separates the words ...

October saw several universities launch major initiatives in brain science and neurological research, often with the help of new private gifts to underwrite their efforts. Here are summaries of the ...

Neuroscience has proven that our brains has a hidden "sixth sense" that helps us to adapt to seeing the world without sight ...

A newly identified protein may hold the key to rejuvenating aging brain cells. Researchers found that boosting DMTF1 can ...

Ellen Galinsky has been on a seven-year quest to understand what brain science says about how to better teach and parent adolescent children. The past few years have seen advancements in our ...

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 ...

Adults who did regular aerobic exercise for a year had brains that appeared about one year younger on MRI scans than people ...

Olympic skiers, bobsledders and speed skaters all have to master one critical moment: when to start. As athletes prepare for ...