A new study shows that prolonging cellular energy in brain cells helps transform fleeting experiences into lasting memories.

Many older adults struggle with sleep as their brains fail to switch off, a study reveals. Insomniacs' brains remain alert due to a flattened circadian rhythm and persistent sequential thinking, ...

Trent Loos explores energy use, economic impact and research comparing the human brain to modern supercomputers.

Forget the "meathead" stereotypes; heavy lower-body training is actually a high-performance fuel injection for your cognitive health and emotional resilience.

A recent scientific study suggests that the human body may be able to detect the presence of hidden objects even before direct contact happens, especially in ...

A growing body of peer-reviewed research suggests that developing serious birdwatching skills does more than sharpen the ability to tell a warbler from a wren. Studies published across neuroscience, ...

Coal-fired power plants are a major source of mercury contamination for people and the environment. Here's what you need to ...

A growing body of research suggests the brain plays a central role in diabetic ketoacidosis, opening the possibility of treating type 1 diabetes in an entirely new way.

Nasal drops eliminated the deadliest brain cancer in mice and activated long-lasting immune defenses that prevented the return of tumors ...

In what ways does AI need humanity, and how can we define what makes us unique and essential in the face of this strange new technology?

A major study found that men with the highest blood levels of PFAS — the "forever chemicals" in cookware, food packaging, and ...