A new bioluminescent tool allows neurons to glow on their own, letting scientists track brain activity without harmful lasers ...

In today’s competitive world, sports play an integral role in the development of our children, fostering teamwork, discipline and physical fitness. We often link sports and physical fitness. However, ...

The Bioluminescence Hub at Brown, a collaborative team of neuroscientists from around the U.S., found a way to harness light ...

A new Chinese research institute is exploring the impact on cognition of voyages into outer space and the deep ocean, and is also seeking global researchers to join its ranks. Extended space flight ...

The bean-shaped organelles are now being recognized for their part in immune signaling, stress responses, and neural ...

October saw several universities launch major initiatives in brain science and neurological research, often with the help of new private gifts to underwrite their efforts. Here are summaries of the ...

Spending a few hours a week helping others may slow the aging of the brain. Researchers found that both formal volunteering ...

Ever wonder what goes on inside your head? From March 10-14, 2025, Science Friday is hosting Hack Your Brain—your chance to delve deep into the workings of the brain and discover its secrets. Because ...

In laboratory experiments, the team used the device to send tiny, patterned bursts of light into the brains of genetically ...

Physician-scientists at Oregon Health & Science University warn that exposure to air pollution may have serious implications ...

You probably know the feeling of having a hearty meal at a restaurant, and feeling full and satisfied … only to take a peek at the dessert menu and decide the cheesecake looks just irresistible. So ...