Brain drain: The mere presence of one’s own smartphone reduces available cognitive capacity ~science Link 6 votes
What does immersing yourself in a book do to your brain? ~science biology Article 3610 words, published Aug 8 2018 10 votes
Right after a period, women have better spatial awareness. Three weeks after, verbal skills peak. It turns out the monthly cycle does change the brain – but not in the ways you think. ~health Article 1683 words, published Aug 10 2018 10 votes
These mice have brains that are part human. So are they mice, or men? ~science biology Article 1278 words 7 votes
Newborn screening urged for fatal neurological disorder, spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) ~science medicine Article 6 votes
Why eight hours a night isn’t enough, according to a leading sleep scientist ~health Article 3284 words, published Jun 10 2018 24 votes
Moderate exposure to sunlight improves motor learning and long-term memory in mice ~science biology medicine Link 5 votes
How the brain performs flexible computations: New neural model reveals how the brain adapts to new information. ~science biology.neuro Article 916 words 7 votes
Columbia scientists identify the distinct mechanisms by which mammals discriminate a taste and assign a positive or negative valence ~science biology Article 1535 words, published May 30 2018 6 votes
US FDA approves first drug designed to prevent migraines ~science medicine Article 1330 words 7 votes
What is consciousness? Scientists are beginning to unravel a mystery that has long vexed philosophers ~science psychology.neuro Article 3146 words 9 votes
Exploring ethical implications of Yale experiment to reanimate dead brain cells ~science biology medicine Article 207 words 5 votes