A better understanding of how the human brain represents objects that exist in nature, such as rocks, plants, animals, and so ...

The brains of humans and other primates are known to execute various sophisticated functions, one of which is the ...

A new study reveals how the brain can make decisions based not only on direct experiences, but also on indirect associations ...

Why do we crave sweet treats over healthier options? While it comes down to how our brains process taste and what we expect ...

New research reveals that the brain may be learning even during unstructured, aimless exploration. By recording activity in ...

Using rare brain recordings from patients, scientists found that the thalamus helps trigger visual awareness. The study ...

The brains of infants may process pain differently from those of adults. What any of this feels like we still don’t know.

New research from University College London offers fresh insights into this puzzle. By mapping the development of ...

Scientists have long known that hope aids behavior. Recent research shows that individual differences in spontaneous brain ...

The cerebrum, especially the cerebral cortex, has long been thought to be the important part of our brain. However, the ...

Recent scientific evidence suggests consciousness is more than just a function of the brain and three theories have emerged ...

Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is the most prevalent form of permanent hearing loss, affecting over 6% of the global ...