A selection of science-based books from the year that together shine new light on who we are and why we think and act as we ...

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

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

Even consciousness could reveal its secrets someday with this realistic simulation, researchers hope. It will not only ...

Oral bacteria that migrate to the gut can generate metabolites that reach the brain and accelerate Parkinson’s disease.

Researchers explored a strong link between brain activity and eye blinking.Eye blinking is something like breathing, which ...

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

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

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 ...

“I want to be an ineffective leader,” said no one, ever. Yet, good leadership doesn’t come easy (even if you’re of the mind that great leaders are born). Numerous skills include emotional intelligence ...

If it feels like it’s harder than ever to have conversations about controversial subjects without explosive arguments, you’re not alone. “People are so trigger-happy and willing to engage in outrage ...