Change in the brain usually comes with plenty of effort over time. Neuroscientists are working to understand how psychedelic drugs provide a shortcut that seems to rely on existing brain systems.

There’s a battle over consciousness research – and whether it can be understood purely through science.

It’s pretty common to see face-like patterns in objects – but this quirk can give us insights into human psychology and evolution.

From dopamine hacking to dopamine detoxes, some people have sought to harness this brain chemical to improve their mood and productivity. But it’s far more complicated than that.

Ever looked at a familiar face and found it suddenly unusual or unknown? You may have had a case of jamais vu.

Although emotions like fear and anxiety originate in your brain, they ultimately travel through your body and make your heart race and your stomach twist.

Combining psychotherapy with medication can lead to more immediate and enduring results by boosting the brain’s neuroplasticity.

Visualization is an essential part of the scientific process. Advances in imaging have enabled eye-opening discoveries, not only for scientists and researchers but also for the general public.

The idea that each person has a particular learning style is a persistent myth in education. But new research provides more evidence that you won’t learn better in one modality than another.

More invasive devices have prompted new debates about privacy and freedom. But it’s important to keep in mind that other technologies already sense and shape our thoughts, a neuroethicist argues.