Brain

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: The human brain is amazing. In the words of neuroscientist Vilayanur Ramachandran, it’s…

In Western countries, there’s been an explosion in neurological diseases—including early-onset dementia—that can’t be explained by longer life spans. It turns out…

Thanks to years of studying the insides of people every chance we get, we have a pretty good grasp on the functions…

Our brain is a vital part of our life experience. From the ability to think to the control of our muscles, our…

During its short known existence, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) has created quite a name for itself—profound for some and obscene for others.…

Optical illusions are like magicians. They make you question everything your eyes tell you. They’re not just pictures—they’re more like windows into…

The human brain is the biggest reason behind our utter dominance on Earth. We may not be able to fly, have the…

Our brains are an incredibly important part of our bodies. They give us our personality, thoughts, and emotions and enable us to…

What creates a genius? Is it simply a function of having the right brain patterns, or is there a deeper mechanism at…

Your brain is an amazing organ. It generates enough electricity to power a lightbulb. It’s believed to operate at one exaFLOP, which…