The brain’s hemispheres are specialized for efficiency. Modern neuroscience shows lateralization enhances function without ...

Our world is a rich tapestry of sensory information, constantly bombarding our nervous system with a vast array of stimuli. How does the brain make sense of ...

A perspective article published in Psychedelics by Prof. Xiaohui Wang and colleagues examines how psychedelic substances profoundly reshape the perception of time, offering unprecedented insights into ...

Fear has a scent. Here’s how this invisible chemical signal has shaped human perceptions, emotions and survival instincts.

Studies show that your brain doesn’t perceive the world exactly as it is. Instead, it “fills in gaps in perception.” The first layer of your brain’s primary visual cortex helps to decide what reality ...

Scientists still don’t know how the brain turns physical activity into thoughts, feelings, and awareness—but a powerful new tool may help crack the mystery. Researchers at MIT are exploring ...

Scientists from Boston University, Queensland University of Technology, and the University of Toronto are advancing a shared idea about how the mind works. They argue that the same brain systems used ...

The analysis of nearly 900 participants highlights the importance of the region that transforms thought into movement, ...

When you go for a walk, how does your brain know the difference between a parked car and a moving car? This seemingly simple ...

CES reinforced the possibility of humanoids in manufacturing. But it's unnecessary and even detrimental to make advanced ...