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.

New research confirms that regular physical activity doesn’t just strengthen your body — it significantly boosts brain power, ...

Activating two somatostatin receptors enhances amyloid beta breakdown and improves memory in models of Alzheimer’s disease.

Pea-size clusters of human cells called brain organoids inspire both hope and fear. Experts are debating how scientists can ...

About ten years ago, scientists began exploring an unconventional idea for studying the brain: using bioluminescent light to ...

To give yourself the best chance of avoiding dementia, there are certain brain games that help and many that don't. The ones ...

This color-coded graphic shows different populations of cells in the mouse brain, each one targeted by one of the genetic tools developed by scientists at the Allen Institute and other institutions.

Ellen Galinsky has been on a seven-year quest to understand what brain science says about how to better teach and parent adolescent children. The past few years have seen advancements in our ...

Weight loss restored healthy metabolism in both young and mid-aged mice, but the brain told a different story. In mid-aged ...

Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines as people age. The results of this 10-week study back earlier ...

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 ...

If it feels like it’s harder than ever to have conversations about controversial subjects without explosive arguments, you’re not alone. “People are so trigger-happy and willing to engage in outrage ...