California wildfire smoke linked to increased autism diagnoses, new study finds
Children born to mothers who were exposed to smoke in southern California showed increased rates of autism, although the reason why is unclear
Can a severed brain remain conscious?
Consciousness researchers studying “islands of awareness” have found that disconnected brains likely sink into a strange form of deep sleep
Why consciousness is the hardest problem in science
Will brain science deliver answers about consciousness or hit another wall?
Your guide to 29 wildly different theories of consciousness
The many, many ways researchers hope to solve the toughest mystery in science
Brain training may boost immune response to vaccines
Positive thinking may boost immune response from vaccines, new brain training study shows
RFK, Jr., shifts focus to questioning whether cell phones are safe. Here’s what the science says
The possible health effects of radiofrequency waves emitted by cell phones has been a subject of debate for decades
Does String Theory Explain the Wiring of the Brain?
Mathematical tools from string theory are giving scientists a new way to study the networking of neurons
Pentagon Reportedly Testing Radio Wave Device Linked to ‘Havana Syndrome’
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
Why Your Brain Puts Off Doing Unpleasant Tasks
A new study in macaques identifies a brain circuit that acts like a “brake” on motivation
Do monkeys make faces on purpose?
A new study suggests that primate facial expressions may not just be reflexive
Here’s how much practice you need to become the best in the world
Are you a specialist or a generalist? The answer could reveal something about how well you learn and perfect a skill
The 10 Most Mind-Blowing Discoveries About the Brain in 2025
From glowing neurons to newborn memories, here are the most fascinating brain discoveries of 2025