Mind & Brain

The possible health effects of radiofrequency waves emitted by cell phones has been a subject of debate for decades

Mathematical tools from string theory are giving scientists a new way to study the networking of neurons

This reported machine may be linked to “Havana syndrome,” a debated condition characterized by a strange panoply of symptoms that were experienced by U.S. officials stationed in Cuba

A new study in macaques identifies a brain circuit that acts like a “brake” on motivation

A new study suggests that primate facial expressions may not just be reflexive

Are you a specialist or a generalist? The answer could reveal something about how well you learn and perfect a skill

From glowing neurons to newborn memories, here are the most fascinating brain discoveries of 2025

Disruptions in interoception may underlie anxiety, eating disorders, and other mental health ailments

Psychological data and brain scans show how sleep can improve our lives, our bodies and our relationships

The FDA has approved a device that aims to treat depression by sending electric current into a part of the brain known to regulate mood

More than 1 in 10 children in the U.S. have ADHD, fueling debate over the condition and how to treat it

“It is certainly not standard medical practice to perform screening MRIs of the heart and abdomen,” says one expert