Ultrasound helmet reaches deep into the brain without surgery
For decades, scientists have searched for a safe way to reach deep parts of the human brain without…
AI systems learn better when trained with inner speech like humans
Talking to yourself feels deeply human. Inner speech helps you plan, reflect, and solve problems without saying a…
Hidden body fat may put you at greater brain disease risk
Body fat rarely stays in one place. A new imaging study suggests that the spots where fat settles…
Oral health and dementia have a surprisingly complex relationship, study finds
Researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo in Japan, also known as Science Tokyo, have taken a fresh…
Brain training game shows early promise for treating chronic pain without drugs
Researchers at the University of New South Wales Sydney are testing a new way to treat chronic nerve…
Scientists rethink consciousness in the age of intelligent machines
When René Descartes watched a mechanical figure move with lifelike precision in the 17th century, the scene unsettled…
Microplastics in your brain? Scientists warn of links to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
In 2004, science crossed a quiet line. Researchers confirmed that tiny scraps of plastic were not just drifting…
Researchers discovered how the brain decides what to remember
A song from childhood can hit you out of nowhere. A smell can carry you back decades. Then…
The body’s hidden weapon against Alzheimer’s disease: muscles
Alzheimer’s disease steals memory, independence and, too often, life itself. Drugs can ease symptoms, but none halt the…
Daily physical activity lowers Alzheimer’s disease risk in older adults
A lengthy walk can be a step in the right direction when you have concerns about your memory.…
AI-powered ‘mind captioning’ tool turns brain activity into clear text
The idea that your thoughts could someday be written out on a page feels strange at first, especially…
Scientists discover a stress clock in the brain that ticks every hour
Stress is not simply a response to acute stressful episodes. It occurs in the brain where a natural…