Your nose’s superpower is thanks to a “superhighway” that leads directly into your brain. The olfactory system runs straight to the hippocampus, or your memory hub, whereas other sensory systems have ...

Share on Pinterest Does daydreaming have unexpected benefits for the brain? Image credit: Hernandez & Sorokina/Stocksy. The workings of the brain are complex, and research about brain activity is ...

"This response evolved to help us cope with new challenges and can help us form stronger memories in order to deal with these ...

Have you ever put your keys down and then completely forgotten where to find them? The brain has to work hard to protect information in your working memory from distractions. How this process works ...

While it's long been suspected that our brains consolidate each day's events as we sleep, a new study is the first to show that process in action. Researchers were able to reinforce memories as study ...

A team of UChicago psychology researchers used fMRI scans to learn why certain moments carry such lasting power ...

Your diet can impact your brain and the risk of developing neurodegenerative conditions. Foods like extra-virgin olive oil, berries and eggs have nutrients to benefit brain health. More brain ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Brain Memory: Legendary Edition Help your child harness the hidden potential of their mind. Use these colorfull cards to improve their memory skills. Brain ...

A study has revealed tantalizing clues about what may be happening in the brain when we daydream—a question that neuroscientists are still trying to understand. While the latest research, published in ...

Memory loss after brain aneurysm surgeries, like coiling, is common. Some people experience memory loss for less than a day. For others, difficulties with memory can persist for months. Surgical ...