Scientists have discovered that the human brain understands spoken language in a way that closely resembles how advanced AI ...

Researchers in Japan built a miniature human brain circuit using fused stem-cell–derived organoids, allowing them to watch the thalamus and cortex interact in real time. They found that the thalamus ...

Brain development does not end at 25 but continues into the early 30s as neural networks become more efficient and ...

The neonatal period, which is defined as the first 28 days after birth, is known to be a crucial stage in the development of ...

Does string theory—the controversial “theory of everything” from physics—tell us anything about consciousness and the human ...

Recent work has revealed some of the many crucial functions of astrocytes, brain cells that were once thought to play primarily supportive roles for neurons. Astrocytes do handle debris around neurons ...

A new study from Northwestern University is reshaping how scientists think about brain evolution. The research suggests that ...

"Understanding how spaceflight impacts the human brain is crucial as space exploration and tourism expand," a ...