Next time you feel an itch, remember that your brain's vast network of neurons informs it whether it is an itch or pain. A ...

New research uncovers how the brain processes learning by identifying the exact moment an animal learns a new skill.

Optical illusions have been a brain teaser enthusiast's pleasure for centuries, pushing the brain to process complex visual ...

A new study published in Neuroscience sheds light on how drum and bass components influence the brain’s response to pop music ...

Could an illusion help relieve pain? Researchers in Germany tested the "rubber hand illusion," a bizarre trick where people ...

Optical illusions challenge our perception, and this sunflower garden puzzle is no exception! A lone buzzing bee is cleverly ...

Using an fMRI scanner, researchers monitored the brain activity of 49 participants in Austria, as they received pain ...

Summary: Viewing natural scenes can significantly reduce how people perceive pain, a new neuroimaging study has found.

Neuroscientist Christof Koch and the concept of a "Perception Box" help us value the richness of consciousness. Could a ...

In our today's optical illusion, a tricky visual puzzle challenges you to find the hidden number "22" among a grid of 25s and 28s. This brain teaser tests your attention to detail and pattern ...

Electrical engineer Mounya Elhilali relies on federal funding to push the boundaries of how technology can enhance human ...