Taking some time to step away from your phone and learn a new skill, or to nourish your body and brain, is a great way to ...

Certain vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats benefit brain health by supporting nerve function, protecting brain cells from damage, and improving focus.

When we focus, switch tasks, or face tough mental challenges, the brain starts to sync its internal rhythms, especially in the midfrontal region. A new study has found that smarter individuals show ...

The study reveals that simply closing your eyes and resting for a few minutes after learning something new could ...

In a world that’s full of bad news and doom scrolling, we could all use some hobbies that help us become happier and smarter while also providing the fun and enjoyment. So much of our time is devoted ...

You've probably noticed that you feel more alert and capable after a good night's sleep, and perhaps even that you perform better at work or in your studies. But what exactly is happening while you ...

Consuming 300g of mushrooms weekly can halve the risk of cognitive decline, thanks to ergothioneine's protective effects.

ASHBURN, Va. — You’re relaxing on a park bench, zoning out on a walk, or aimlessly wandering through a new mall. You’re not trying to learn anything. But according to research from the Janelia ...

Is it an artificial lack of intelligence? Not only is AI getting frighteningly smart, but it may be making us dumber as well. Scientists found that students who used ChatGPT to complete essays had ...

Nicotine is much less harmful than the tobacco that naturally contains it. It has never been found to cause cancer. Nor does it cause other smokers’ diseases such as emphysema. But it is, of course, ...

USC scientists design brain-like neurons that learn in hardware, not software, paving the way for energy-efficient AI general ...