Scientists reveal hidden benefit of blinking
The findings are evidence that blinking isn't simply a mechanism to keep our eyes moist and healthy, Rochester University researchers found.
Psychologists reveal why you can't remember if you locked your front door
A study suggests we tend to remember certain aspects of an experience such as the big picture or the general context, rather than the smaller details.
Man with rare condition sees people's faces as 'demons'
"It's a problem that people often don't understand," professor of psychological and brain sciences Brad Duchaine said.
Preserved human brains from 12,000 years ago among thousands in new archive
The brains in the archive belonged to all manner of individuals, including Egyptian royalty, British monks, Arctic explorers and victims of war.
Babies can make sense of the world around them at just four months—Study
"The multisensory brain is wired up to make links between what babies see and what they feel," the study's author said.
Doctors find man with intense headache had been shot in the head
The man awoke with a headache after being attacked by robbers at a bus stop, but thought they'd knocked him out until doctors found the bullet in his head.
Three things to avoid to protect your brain, according to a neuroscientist
"Avoiding my phone in the morning is by far the most difficult task for me on the list," Emily McDonald told Newsweek.
Man survives brain skewered with metal rod: "A lucky escape"
The rod pierced his temporal lobe, which handles memory, language, emotions and visual processing, but the man has made a full recovery.
What on Earth Would Make People Want to Collect Human Remains?
The news of a Pennsylvania man buying human brains and skin on Facebook has brought the centuries-old practice human body part collection into the spotlight.
Elon Musk Teases Neuralink 'Show and Tell' Update on Halloween
The biotech company says it is developing tiny devices that will aim to connect people's brains to computers.
Do Insects Have Brains?
Multiple studies have pointed towards examples of sophisticated intelligence in some insects.
Human Brains Shrank 3,000 Years Ago—Ants Could Tell Us Why
Researchers found similarities between the shrinking of human brains and the reduction of brain size caused by the specialization of roles in ant societies.
Scientists Answer If Cats Are Smarter Than Dogs
Some scientists have spent years analysing brain behavior in cats and dogs to answer this tough question.
COVID-19 May 'Hide' in Brains and Cause Relapses, Study Says
"The brain is one of the regions where virus likes to hide," researcher Mukesh Kumar said. "Once it infects the brain it can affect anything because the brain is controlling your lungs, the heart, everything."
COVID-19 Linked to Some Types of Brain Damage: Study
Professor Cris S. Constantinescu told Newsweek: "We need to remain vigilant as even mild respiratory infection with COVID-19 can affect the nervous system in many different ways."
Don't Force 'Night Owls' To Work Early, Scientists Warn
Ditching the 9 to 5 work day could make night owls healthier and more productive.
Men's Brains 3 Years 'Older' Than Women's of Same Age
The research could explain why women don't experience as much cognitive decline as men in their later years.
More People Are Inhaling Heroin
"It's a heavy cost for patients, their families, and society itself."
Can CRISPR Cure This Debilitating Brain Disease?
Is CRISPR the miracle we've been hoping for to treat genetic brain diseases?
Adults Can Make New Brain Cells Even in Their 70s
Researchers have long debated whether adult brains can create new cells.
The Flu Could Leave You With Memory Problems
The researchers are now exploring preventative measures.
Home Depot Co-Founder Slams Democrats on Tax Reform
Democrats "don't understand what happens," Bernie Marcus said, talking about the new tax law's impact.
New Experimental Device Treats Ringing in the Ears
Tinnitus can include not just ringing in the ears, but buzzing, hissing, whistling, swooshing or clicking.
Do Smart People Have Different Brains?
We're still a long way from having any kind of diagnostic test for intelligence, though.
Aaron Hernandez's Brain Sustained Unprecedented Damage
Such damage has been seen only in people over 46. He was 27.
Why Are Doctors Dissecting the Vegas Killer's Brain?
Is the apparent lack of motive driving investigators to leave no stone unturned?