Brain

Brain

Scientists Say: Cognition

Cognition is involved in all conscious mental activity, from thinking and reasoning to remembering.

Brain

Let’s learn about reading

Reading can be fun — but it can also be really hard. New research is exploring how to make reading easier for people of all ability levels.

Brain

Why teens can’t help tuning out mom’s voice 

 Teens often tune out what their mom is saying. Normal brain changes during adolescence could explain why, new research shows.

Humans

Let’s learn about sleep

Sleep is key for health and wellbeing — but early school start times and screen time make it harder for teens to get shuteye.

Brain

Warning! Nicotine poses special risks to teens

Even a single dose of nicotine during early teen years can start a life-long cycle of nicotine use and addiction.

Brain

Scientists Say: Stereoscopy

Stereoscopy allows the brain to perceive the two 2-D images seen by the eyes as a 3-D scene.

Psychology

Lying won’t stretch your nose, but it will steal some brainpower

The science of lying shows that most people don’t lie often. But when they do, it takes a surprising toll on their brains.

Humans

Is the sky really blue? It depends on what language you speak

English speakers talk about color a lot but rarely about smell. Researchers are learning how those who speak other languages sense the world and why differences arise.

Tech

Teen inventors say: There’s got to be a better way

Finalists in the 2022 Regeneron Science Talent Search are revamping prostheses, earthquake safety systems and air travel.

Psychology

Addiction can develop when reward-seeking changes a teen’s brain

Over time, the pleasure disappears and craving grows. That craving causes stress that can drive people to use drugs or pursue unhealthy behaviors again and again.

Brain

Americans tend to see imaginary faces as male, not female

When people see imaginary faces in everyday objects, those faces are more likely to be perceived as male than female.

Brain

Nodding off may turn your creativity on

In an experiment, people who fell into a shallow sleep were more likely than non-sleepers or deep sleepers to discover a sly math trick.