We usually don't think much about it, but our brain is pretty amazing! This three-pound organ is in charge of everything—from our thoughts and memories to our emotions and decision-making. And yet, ...

Scientists have shown that brain connectivity patterns can predict mental functions across the entire brain. Each region has ...

Using an ultra-high-resolution imaging technology called 7 Tesla functional MRI (fMRI) on human participants, researchers ...

Why do some people love using artificial intelligence tools while others feel anxious or suspicious of them? The answer isn’t just about how AI works. It’s about how we work.

Our brains do not react in a fixed, mechanical way like electronic circuits. Even if we see the same scene every day on our ...

Each technological development impacts human brains in a different way. But when the development is a more efficient brain than any human possesses, the impact could be significant for the most ...

A sudden flash of insight is a product of your brain. Neuroscientists track the neural activity underlying an “aha” and how ...

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For decades, the idea that creativity comes from the right side of the brain has dominated popular culture. People have been told they're either "right-brained" (creative, intuitive) or "left-brained" ...

In “How to Change a Memory,” neuroscientist Steve Ramirez embarks on a project to find and reactivate memories in the brains of mice.

The traditional boundaries between professional and personal life are increasingly blurred. The idea of work-life balance — where work and personal time are neatly divided — has given way to a more ...