A new study published in Science has identified the thalamus as a central player in how humans become consciously aware of visual information. By...

A new study published in Science has identified the thalamus as a central player in how humans become consciously aware of visual information. By...

A recent study from USC's Keck School of Medicine reveals that diet sodas, particularly those with sucralose, may increase food cravings and appetite,...

A recent study from USC's Keck School of Medicine reveals that diet sodas, particularly those with sucralose, may increase food cravings and appetite,...

Triff/Shutterstock A painless, non-invasive brain stimulation technique can significantly improve how young adults learn maths, my colleagues and I...

Triff/Shutterstock A painless, non-invasive brain stimulation technique can significantly improve how young adults learn maths, my colleagues and I...

It’s in slow-wave (or deep) sleep that the brain’s trash disposal process is underway, says...

It’s in slow-wave (or deep) sleep that the brain’s trash disposal process is underway, says...

Are you a cat owner? If so, you must have noticed that when cats sleep, they often lie on their left side more often than on their right. Researchers...

Ever been stuck on a problem for a long time, then suddenly had a clear solution appear out of nowhere? That "aha!" moment isn't just satisfying -...