Modern neuroscience understands the brain as a set of specialized systems. Aspects of brain function such as attention, ...

Navigating the world is no mean feat, especially when the world pushes back. For instance, airflow hitting a fly on its right side can, after a turn, become a headwind. To stay on course, the fly's ...

To navigate, the brain must convert changing sensations into a map-like sense of the world, which remains stable as the body moves. A new study finds that the fly brain sometimes performs the ...

Brain scans show a spot in the cerebellum attuned specifically to words, expanding on studies that point to the region's ...

For more than a century, maps of the brain have been based on how brain tissue looks under the microscope.

A new study into how different parts of memory work in the brain has shown that the same brain areas are involved in retrieving different types of information, the findings could redefine how memory ...

CES 2026 showcases the latest AI-powered devices and systems, from vision chips for automotive to sensing solutions for AI ...

More detailed brain scans reveal that the brain is more complicated than we thought! And cloned sheep might be healthier than ...

Scientists have shown that specialized cells involved in how the body responds to insulin are activated in the brain after exercise, suggesting that physical activity may directly improve brain ...

Creativity is more than just a spark. New brain scan studies reveal the complicated interplay between multiple brain systems.

The Importance of Gliotransmitters for Brain Function, Plus Cognitive and Motor Efficiencies Gliotransmitters are neurochemicals released by glial cells. They support communication between neurons and ...