Imagine a ball bouncing down a flight of stairs. Now think about a cascade of water flowing down those same stairs.

A new study reveals that our brains separate “stuff” like water and sand from “things” like balls or tools, using specialized circuits in the visual cortex.

The decision will allow patients with treatment-resistant depression to receive psilocybin therapy in strictly controlled ...

An MIT study finds parts of the brain’s visual cortex are specialized to analyze either solid objects (things) or flowing ...

Donkey Kong Bananza is a blast, even at its weakest points. It seems like a bit of a mess initially, though, like a ...

Some of the most important players on NFL teams are those that might not necessarily start the season on the field.

Canadian-born physician-scientist Avindra Nath has spent his career studying the neurological manifestations of viral infections. He has served as Clinical Director of the National Institute of ...

An experimental method, which can predict the aging rate of both brain and body, may detect who should implement lifestyle changes to reduce their risk of age-related conditions, including dementia.

Best friends go head-to-head in Part 2 of this brain teaser showdown, where the puzzles get tougher and the competition heats up. Who will come out on top in this battle of wits? #BrainTeasers # ...

The Best Illusion of the Year contest offers researchers, and participants, an opportunity to explore the gaps and limits of human perception.

Using cryo-EM, researchers elucidated the structure of key receptors integral to fast excitatory synaptic transmission in the rat cerebellum.

UC San Diego scientists have created a gene therapy that goes beyond masking Alzheimer’s symptoms—it may actually restore brain function. In mice, the treatment protected memory and altered ...