Orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) in green. Source: Paul Wicks/Wickemedia Commons In a groundbreaking discovery, neurocientists at the University of California, Berkeley, have captured brain images of active ...

Have you ever wondered how your brain creates thoughts or why something randomly popped into your head? It may seem like magic – but actually the brain is like a supercomputer inside your head that ...

The cerebellum (which is Latin for ‘little brain’) is the area of the brain in charge of fine motor coordination and balance, and it keeps our movements smooth and stable by predicting what our next ...

Our thoughts are specified by our knowledge and plans, yet our cognition can also be fast and flexible in handling new information. How does the well-controlled and yet highly nimble nature of ...

Brain researchers have identified a bridge between the thalamus and the cortex as the key area that is modified during motor learning functions. They found that such learning does much more than ...

Our brains have an extraordinary ability to adapt and learn, a process known as neuroplasticity. From navigating a new city to mastering a new skill, neuroplasticity allows us to reshape our neural ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. How does the brain store—and access—our memories? While our ...

A new study led by cognitive neuroscientists at the University of Colorado Boulder and the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences shows that merely imagining a positive encounter ...

How does the brain manage to catch the drift of a mumbled sentence or a flat, robotic voice? A new study led by researchers ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. How does the brain think? – Tom, age 16, San ...