Brains recognize a smell based on which cells fire, in what order – the same way you recognize a song based on its pattern of notes. How much can you change the 'tune' and still know the smell?

How does the brain distinguish between the "self" and the "other"? A new study gives a clue.

Some blind people seem to be able to see without being conscious of it.

Some blind people seem to be able to see without being conscious of it.

With the county facing a crisis in emotional health, we may need two vaccines: one for COVID-19 and another for toxic stress. Here's a technique for dealing with all that stress.

Neuroscientist Karl Friston claims generative modelling techniques produce more valid predictions than conventional models, but the evidence so far is limited.

Research shows napping helps young children learn, as well as enhancing their emotional well-being.

When we sing together, our social brains are activated to produce oxytocin, which makes us feel more connected.

Brain regions associated with threat and aversion, are activated when we feel lonely and rejected.

Brain science suggests that seniors care more about the welfare of others than younger folks do.