Despite decades of research, the mechanisms behind fast flashes of insight that change how a person perceives their world, termed "one-shot learning," have remained unknown. A mysterious type of ...

A landmark study suggests that this daily habit may reshape how your mind activates.

A new study reveals that even a short nap can rejuvenate the brain, enhancing its ability to learn and retain new information, similarly to a full night's sleep. Researchers found that a brief nap ...

Handwriting requirements were cut from school curricula around the world. Now it’s looping back, riding on a wave of evidence.

The brain is our body’s command center, the control tower for our body and mind—no wonder it’s the focus of intense research across the globe, with so much interest in figuring out the mysteries of ...

A neurologist explains why the brain strengthens much like muscle –\u00A0through challenge, rest and novelty – and how simple ...