A selection of science-based books from the year that together shine new light on who we are and why we think and act as we do.

Susanne Sterbing, assistant research professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Johns Hopkins ...

Researchers have discovered a brain activity pattern that can predict which people with mild cognitive impairment are likely ...

Researchers say the innovation, known as SmartEM, will speed scanning sevenfold and open the field of connectomics to a ...

A sweeping genetic screen reveals how the brain is built and exposes a hidden gene behind a newly discovered childhood brain ...

In a major brain science breakthrough, New Orleans-based researchers and collaborators have discovered a nerve signaling mechanism that takes place outside the cell, flipping on a 'pain switch.' This ...

Socializing is essential for brain health, but how much is enough? This fun rule, based on science, can help you decide.

Babies in financially stressed households show slower brain development, highlighting the importance of income stability ...

Ever wonder why starting feels harder than finishing? Brain research shows stress can quietly block motivation before action ...

IDH-mutant glioma, caused by abnormalities in a specific gene (IDH), is the most common malignant brain tumor among young ...

Scientists crunched 20 years of data on 30,000 older adults and discovered a surprising action that helps your brain stay ...

Ever wonder what goes on inside your head? From March 10-14, 2025, Science Friday is hosting Hack Your Brain—your chance to delve deep into the workings of the brain and discover its secrets. Because ...