When we learn a new skill, the brain has to decide—cell by cell—what to change. New research from MIT suggests it can do that with surprising precision, sending targeted feedback to individual neurons ...

In a new study, scientists successfully trained a brain organoid derived from mouse stem cells to solve an engineering benchmark known as the “cart-pole problem.” By applying weak or strong electric ...

Six-time USA Memory champion Nelson Dellis has memorized hundreds of digits of pi. He has tips for how to improve your memory.

Discover the brain science behind how birds learn to sing, from song nuclei to social cues and critical learning windows.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: iStock Plastic pollution isn't just an ocean issue anymore — it is a lot closer to home than you might think. A ...

What Is the Default Mode Network? The default mode network (DMN) is a system of connected brain areas that show increased activity when a person is not focused on what is happening around them. The ...

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