Humans and most other animals are known to be strongly driven by expected rewards or adverse consequences. The process of ...

Dopamine neurons—the cells that drive reward and motivation while we're awake—become surprisingly active during nonrapid eye movement sleep right after we learn something new.

Crows and ravens exhibit remarkable cognitive abilities, mirroring human intelligence in memory, problem-solving, and social ...

Long COVID still affects people worldwide with stubborn symptoms like fatigue and cognitive issues. A clinical trial tested ...

An international study of 1,400-plus adults reveals creative activities like music, dance and art make brains appear ...

For the millions of Americans touched by Alzheimer’s disease, 2025 brought major advances in understanding of brain health ...

A major long-term study has sharpened the distinction between different types of screen use, finding that social media ...

Feline dementia mirrors human Alzheimer’s, hinting that cats may help reveal how memory fades — and how it could be restored.

Students in dozens of middle schools around the country huddled around classroom TVs on Thursday – notebooks in hand – ready ...

Rain outside is a classic. But being stuck inside with energetic kids is a real challenge for any dad. Fortunately, there are ...

New trial finds liraglutide reduces brain shrinkage by nearly 50% in Alzheimer’s patients and slows cognitive decline by up to 18% ...

The shift from pens and pencils to keyboards has led many to play down writing by hand and other fine motor activities. That ...