Researchers challenge the "efficiency" theory of the brain, showing that neurons become more coordinated and share more information as learning occurs.

Lots of chronic health problems that strike in middle age can increase the risk of later-in-life Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. For example, high blood pressure damages blood vessels, which ...

Countless YouTube videos feature pet birds singing and talking to their owners. Although it may seem like simple mimicry, ...

A single exercise session increased electrical activity in a brain region tied to learning and memory, a first-of-its-kind study showed.

A single session of physical exercise can spawn a boost of neural activity in brain networks that underlie learning and memory, according to a new study led by the University of Iowa. The researchers ...

Researchers use MEG imaging to show that the brain reactivates "forgotten" memories, but they only reach consciousness if they pulse at a specific rhythm.

What can a honey bee tell us about human learning? According to researchers at Virginia Tech and Arizona State University, more than you might think. Their findings, published in Science Advances on ...

A new University of Rochester study could reshape how scientists think about perception, learning disorders, and artificial ...

NYU Langone neuroscientists identified the brain region likely responsible for recognizing images after seeing them once, ...

I'm working to overcome brain fog by embracing stand-up comedy, music, and dance to enhance my memory and mental clarity.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researchers have used a form of artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze anatomical changes in the brain and predict Alzheimer's disease with nearly 93% accuracy.

After training neurons to play Pong, the team is back, and this time the brain cells are slaying demons with super shotguns.