A selection of science-based books from the year that together shine new light on who we are and why we think and act as we do.

Reading Keeps Your Brain Learning Reading is one of the best hobbies for your brain. Psychology says it boosts memory, sparks ...

So you are about to read this article. What unseen assumptions will shape the way you read these words? Let’s find out how your perspective will shift if you examine your assumptions. How Your Brain ...

Beyond being pleasant ways to pass the time, hobbies are increasingly recognized for giving the brain something it often ...

It is now understood that the hippocampus is closely linked to learning and memory (Doidge, 2015; Suzuki, 2015). However, this was not always the case. One prominent experiment investigating memory, ...

A team of UChicago psychology researchers used fMRI scans to learn why certain moments carry such lasting power ...

While millions chase the latest brain-training apps and expensive supplements, neuroscience has quietly identified nine ...

Researchers mapped the brain connectivity of 960 individuals to uncover how fast and slow neural processes unite to support complex behavior.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Talia Milgrom-Elcott nurtures belonging & advances STEM. When Dr. Melina Uncapher looks at the brain, she sees an organ constantly ...