Your nose’s superpower is thanks to a “superhighway” that leads directly into your brain. The olfactory system runs straight to the hippocampus, or your memory hub, whereas other sensory systems have ...

Most people believe dementia is a life sentence. Dr. Clint Steele once believed that, too, until a moment in his practice ...

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have made promising advances in understanding how to reduce anxiety through specific brain circuitry, potentially leading to more effective treatments without the ...

Emerging research challenges decades of low-fat dietary advice, suggesting that indulging in full-fat dairy like Brie, ...

Before you dismiss daydreaming as a distraction or a sign of “spacey” thinking, we have news for you: there is a ...

The current breakthrough weight-loss drugs are only the beginning, according to Danish researchers hard at work on a new treatment that targets the brain's natural plasticity, which could offset bad ...

RSVP: Get schedule updates and more! Ever wonder what goes on inside your head? From March 10-14, 2025, Science Friday is hosting Hack Your Brain—your chance to delve deep into the workings of the ...

Unlock kids' brain power with a free online neuroscience escape room. The heart of the program is a five-day “Hack Your Brain” escape room, running April 15-19. The experience will challenge kids to ...

Noland Arbaugh said if he's connected to his computer, a hacker could control his cursor and access personal files.