The brain is one of the body’s most energy-demanding organs, accounting for 2 percent of the body’s weight but consuming 20 percent of its total energy. To stay within budget, the brain must be highly ...

All day long, our brains carry out complicated and energy-intensive tasks such as remembering, solving problems, and making decisions.

Synchron rarely lets journalists visit its New York office. What I saw there reveals the growing potential of brain-computer ...

Is your brain aging faster than your chronological age? New research shows it could raise your risk of death and dementia significantly—and offers promise for early intervention.

The movie has already been branded as “woke” by conservative critics over the director’s suggestion that Superman can be ...

Chronic lateness is often attributed to laziness and carelessness — but experts say a health issue could be to blame.

The Australian Strategic Institute described this moment as “a once-in-a-century brain gain opportunity.” In the mid-20th ...

July brings with it warmer weather, cookouts, and maybe some time chilling next to a body of water. Whether your summer takes you to the ocean or a kiddie pool in your backyard, here are some book ...

Putting your weight into opening a door (say, with your shoulder) is easier than using your hands. Sliding heavy cardboard ...

A team of researchers has discovered that a protein called cypin plays a powerful role in helping brain cells connect and communicate, which is crucial for learning and memory. By uncovering how cypin ...

Glial cells support neurological structures, function, cognition, behaviours, physical skills, and motor coordination.