New research confirms that regular physical activity doesn’t just strengthen your body — it significantly boosts brain power, ...

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A selection of science-based books from the year that together shine new light on who we are and why we think and act as we do.

About ten years ago, scientists began exploring an unconventional idea for studying the brain: using bioluminescent light to ...

Activating two somatostatin receptors enhances amyloid beta breakdown and improves memory in models of Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and the RIKEN Center for Brain ...

A new bioluminescent tool allows neurons to glow on their own, letting scientists track brain activity without harmful lasers ...

Weight loss restored healthy metabolism in both young and mid-aged mice, but the brain told a different story. In mid-aged ...

Even consciousness could reveal its secrets someday with this realistic simulation, researchers hope. It will not only ...

A new, high-performance brain-computer interface (BCI) can be rapidly implanted through a minimally invasive procedure. The ...

Education in the brain sciences has evolved significantly, moving beyond conventional single-discipline structures to ...

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 ...