Neuroscience

One of the things people with Alzheimer's disease understand is music.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
A month's worth of cool science stories summed up.
Alistair Jennings, Contributor
Do dreams have a purpose, or are they all just stories and images our minds create?
Alistair Jennings, Contributor
Instead of trying to fight the disease, researchers are focusing on beefing up the brain cells to live alongside the disease.
Alistair Jennings, Contributor
How depression and psychological distress can impact radiation therapy treatment for people who have cancer.
Jason Socrates Bardi, Editor
If you’re an urban dweller, you might be less happy than your suburban counterparts.
Alistair Jennings, Contributor
Insights into natural brain rhythm could help people with Parkinson's disease.
James Gaines, Contributor
New insights could improve cochlear and retinal implants.
Charles Q. Choi, Contributor
How do we transmit information from one person to another?
Alistair Jennings, Contributor
Experts debate the legal promise and pitfalls of technology for peering into people's minds.
James Gaines, Contributor
A study that compares the multitasking abilities of awake sleepwalkers and non-sleepwalkers provides insights into the nature of awareness.
Peter Gwynne, Contributor
Two small clinical studies show brain changes among young football players with a history of concussion and exposure to high-impact hits.
Jason Socrates Bardi, Editor