Scientists reveal where the brain feels love—and which type is strongest
"In parental love, there was activation deep in the brain's reward system in the striatum area while imagining love."
Scientists reveal whether early birds or night owls are smarter
"Rather than just being personal preferences, these chronotypes could impact our cognitive function," the researchers said.
Common signs your brain could be lacking these five nutrients
Are you feeling foggy or sluggish, but not sure why? Your brain may be lacking these essential vitamins and minerals.
How one glass of wine a day could damage your brain, from a neuroscientist
"Even people who drink once a week will see that their brains shrink. So why should you do that to yourself?" said Friederike Fabritius.
'I quit alcohol for a month and was shocked at what happened to my memory'
As someone who often struggles to recall their own phone number, I was interested to see if a month without drinking would have an impact on my memory.
Mom dubbed the real-life "50 First Dates" after traumatic brain injury
"Over the course of a couple of hours, I lost my memory," Nesh Pillay told Newsweek.
Early Childhood Experiences May Cause Irreversible Cerebral Changes: Study
A new study claims that early childhood experiences can change a person's brain structure long-term and in irreversible ways - even if the brain heals.
How to Have Better Dreams and Better Sleep
There is plenty to worry about now, and business leaders are having nightmares.Techniques to manage bad dreams can help them sleep better and lead better
UK Study Links COVID With Drop in Reasoning Abilities, Problem Solving
Researchers will need to study brain images from COVID survivors before they can conclusively link the virus to mental impairment.
Scientists Answer If Cats Are Smarter Than Dogs
Some scientists have spent years analysing brain behavior in cats and dogs to answer this tough question.
Gene-Edited Babies Might Have Enhanced Brains
Scientists say the gene He Jiankui tampered with could cause the twin girls to have improved memory and cognition.
Sleep Deprivation Disrupts Brain Activity Like Alcohol
The team of researchers plans further tests, including some that dig in more detail into the benefits of sleep.
The Hateful Brain
The physiological underpinnings of hate may help explain what drove the racist protesters in Charlottesville.
Weekly Sex Boosts Brain Power of Over 50s
The team thinks the hormones dopamine and oxytocin could influence the relationship between sex and brain function.
Neurobiology Hampered By Scientists Afraid to Be Sexist
U.S. neurobiologist Larry Cahill says researchers ignore critical differences between men and women's brains.
How the Brain Adapts to Deal With Extreme Stress
Study using rats suggests that a decrease in production of new brain cells helps adaptation in stressful situations.
Shiny, Happy People Need REM Sleep
A new study on mice is more proof that sleep quality impacts memory function.
Five Things We Learned This Week: Tech & Science
How Edward Snowden's revelations sped up encryption technology and a weaponized robot are among the things we learned in Tech & Science this week.
This Is Your Brain on GPS
The Human Connectome Project discovered we each have our own unique brainprint, and future work could help identify what happens when the brain breaks down.
Study: NFL Vets Showed Signs of Brain Injury
Largest study of its kind showed correlation between time spent playing football and the extent of brain damage.
Sedentary Behavior May Shrink the Brain
A new study suggests exercise is critical to slowing age-related cognitive decline.
Building a Better Brain
The quest for effective ways to boost cognitive capacity is not hopeless.
Our Brains Compress Memory Files Like Computers
Compressed brain files mean lower resolution and faster replay.
The Neuroscience of Meditation, and the Virtues of Shutting Up
What 10 days of silence can do for your brain.
How the Brain Forms New Memories
A study sheds new light on the role of neurons when associative learning occurs.
Trans Fat Linked to Memory Problems
It's well-known that partially hydrogenated oil is bad for heart health, but it can also impact mental function.