Why do some people cling so tightly to rigid worldviews, even when all the evidence proves them wrong? That is the question at the center of “The Ideological Brain,” a new book by neuroscientist Dr.

Science books, especially those written by scientists, sometimes have the reputation of being dry, dull and difficult. Perhaps they are thought of as thinly disguised textbooks, something to learn ...

In a groundbreaking experiment, scientists in Switzerland have successfully developed computers powered by living human brain cells. Inside a lab in Vevey, researchers from the biotech startup ...

This is the first in a two-part series exploring why rest can feel threatening for driven women with relational trauma histories—and what your nervous system is actually trying to protect you from.

A popular medication for depression and anxiety could be associated with long-term abnormalities in the brains of children whose mothers take the drug while pregnant. A fetus's brain develops ...

It may have its roots in science fiction, but a small number of researchers are making real progress trying to create computers out of living cells. Welcome to the weird world of biocomputing. Among ...

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Scientists in Switzerland are cultivating clusters of human neurons to build experimental computers that mimic how the brain processes information. Researchers at FinalSpark, a lab ...

At a White House meeting, Trump's bizarre "train to Hawai'i" remark drew new scrutiny over his mental fitness and grip on facts. "She wanted a tunnel from the mainland to Hawaii," said Trump. "Then ...

I recently wrote about how children and adolescents who spend more time in digital environments than they do having real-world experiences (see "Getting Our Kids' Brains Back on Track"). One of the ...

After last week's Minecraft 1.21.9 The Copper Age game drop, Mojang may have surprised some players by releasing the 1.21.10 update for Java Edition. However, if you are familiar with how game updates ...