Have you ever wondered what happens in your brain while you sleep? Your brain is anything but inactive. Instead, it ...

The brain is often described in terms of cells and wiring. However, much of it is made of lipids that form the membranes of ...

With poor eyesight, the chambered nautilus hunts by smell. Explore how a blue-light experiment revealed mysteries of the cephalopod’s memory.

Most primate species have relatively large brains with surfaces marked by pronounced bulges and furrows. This is not the case ...

Scientists have created a detailed map of gene activity within a crucial part of the brain called the prefrontal cortex, ...

A new study published in Nature Neuroscience shows evidence that our brains are actually two organs combined into one composite organ.

Two separate types of progenitor cells give rise to the front and back of the organ, according to a new study. The findings can help researchers study human diseases that affect the hindbrain, since i ...

In this article, I will cover the following topics.1. The aim of the GIGA School Concept advocated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)2. Concerns arising from ...

Indian preschoolers average 2.7 hours of screen time - far above paediatric guidelines. The Bachpan Manao campaign calls for a simple shift: less screen, more play ...

Puberty, pregnancy and menopause are the three major hormonal transitions for the female brain. Researchers already knew that ...

In the past, we've shared stories from teachers who opened up about the "hard truths" about their students that parents need ...