For decades, scientists have mapped attention, memory, language, and reasoning to separate brain networks — yet one big mystery remained: why does the mind feel like a single, unified system?

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, ...

A UCSF team finds a liver protein, released with exercise, that improves memory in aging and Alzheimer’s disease by repairing the brain’s blood vessels. It's the missing link between exercise and ...

A new University of Rochester study could reshape how scientists think about perception, learning disorders, and artificial ...

We know that football players and boxers have brain damage from repeated blows. Now brain research reveals chronic job stress causes brain damage and tips to protect it.

Imagine you’re at your favorite coffee shop. Sadly, the barista only gets your order right about 75% of the time. According to most neuroscience research before 2025, your brain should release ...