A new brain imaging study reveals that remembering facts and recalling life events activate nearly identical brain networks.

Stressful study sessions help us pass exams, but curiosity promotes long-term understanding and information retention. In A ...

Popular culture abounds with “facts” about the brain, such as we only use 10 percent of it (false); it weighs three pounds (true); it consumes as much energy as a 20 Watt light bulb (true); it shrinks ...

Your brain isn’t built for long-term career thinking. Psychology explains why your plans derail and how to work with your mind instead of against it. Long-term career planning is probably the most ...

The human brain is one of the most complex and fascinating organs in the body—a true gold mine for scientists and researchers. Yet, despite ongoing studies and breakthroughs, it remains shrouded in ...

Popular culture abounds with “facts” about the brain, such as we only use 10% of it (false) it weighs three pounds (true), consumes as much energy as a 20 Watt light bulb (true), shrinks with alcohol ...

Brain Awareness Week is the global campaign to foster public enthusiasm and support for brain science. It was founded by the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives and the European Dana Alliance for the ...

What’s the best way to soak up knowledge? Some may argue that this requires spending your days in the library, reading countless books on a wide range of topics. Others might say that it’s best to get ...

Sleep shapes every part of human health, from brain function and memory to immunity, mood and metabolism. This article ...