No body, no dopamine, no problem. Scientists have successfully coached lab-grown brain tissue to solve a classic robotics challenge, proving that the will to learn is hardwired into our neurons.

Autism Spectrum Disorder is rooted in neurological development, not behaviour or parenting. A pediatric neurologist explains ...

We often stop noticing things we’ve become too accustomed to, as a side effect of our brains protecting us from sensory ...

The traditional model of memory proposes that different types of long term memory are processed in separate brain modules. New research shows activation of these modules overlaps.

The brain doesn’t always benefit from combining the senses. In autism and ADHD, clarity often comes from choosing what to focus on, not from taking everything in at once.

Here are three shoppers in a queue. Who do you think has stolen from the store? Can you spot the thief in this picture in ...

A growing body of brain-imaging research has mapped, with increasing precision, how the Amazonian psychedelic brew ayahuasca ...

Multiple new federal actions highlight deep brain neurostimulation as a high-priority emerging therapy for TBI, PTSD, stroke ...

The study provides new insights into the functions of ancestral cortices but also raises fundamental questions about how and when key neural computations evolved in turtles.

BIRDWATCHING could keep your brain sharp and protect against ageing, say scientists. Dr Erik Wing, from Baycrest Hospital in Toronto, Canada, said twitchers appeared to have a sharper attention ...

Neuroscientific insights reveal that hesitation, while costly in sports, is an essential brain feature that helps navigate uncertainty in both competition and daily life.