Brains
Scientists Partially Revived the Brains of Dead Pigs. Here's What it Means for Neurological Research.
Federal regulation of research tissue from the deceased is prefaced on the assumption that the dead (tissue) stays dead. A new experiment suggests otherwise.
More Evidence That Green Space Helps Develop Young Brains
Access to nature appears to provide kids with a specific cognitive advantage.
There's a Distinct Brain Function Behind Prejudice
New neural research could help us design better anti-prejudice interventions.
Making Music Builds a More Efficient Brain
There's new evidence that the brains of musicians and bilinguals require less effort to perform cognitive tasks.
Dementia Is More Prevalent Among the Poor
Wealthy people's brains are less likely to atrophy, according to new research.
Growing 'Mini-Brains' for Science
Through the use of stem cell-based organoids researchers are making big strides in the study of neurodevelopmental diseases such as schizophrenia and autism.
A Brainy New Way of Looking at Friendship
New research finds the brains of close friends tend to respond to stimuli in very similar ways.
The Unique Neural Network of the Creative Brain
New research identifies a pattern of brain activity that is associated with superior creativity.
Living Near a Forest Is Linked to Better Brain Health
Living near the urban-forest interface agrees with our amygdala.
Yes, Mind-Controlled Wheelchairs Are a Thing
Building on past work, scientists create wheelchairs controlled directly by electrical signals inside monkeys' brains.
Sometimes, It's Best to Be Irrational
Theoretical psychologists show that when the world is being random, the best option leads to oddly inconsistent preferences.
Your Brain's Got Tasty Treats on Its Mind
A new study shows the brain's learning mechanisms make distractions like snack foods—or drugs—harder to avoid.
Don't Tase My Brain, Bro
The electrical weapons prevent people from thinking clearly, raising concerns about Miranda warnings, a new study argues.
Music Instruction Can Make for a Smarter Teen
New research finds music lessons produce neural benefits in kids who don't start formal training until high school.
Brain Waves May Help Diagnose Reading Problems Early
Electrical signals in the brain may help identify children who'll struggle with reading as early as age three.
Cynics Are at a Higher Risk of Developing Dementia
New research from Finland finds there’s danger in thinking the worst of your fellow man.
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: Steve Ramirez, 26, Neuroscience
For the month of April we're profiling the individuals who made our inaugural list of the 30 top thinkers under 30, the young men and women we predict will have a serious impact on the social, political, and economic issues we cover every day here at Pacific Standard.