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, ...

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

Staying mentally sharp isn’t just about puzzles and sleep—the right kind of physical exercise can significantly boost brain ...

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

A new bioluminescent tool allows neurons to glow on their own, letting scientists track brain activity without harmful lasers ...

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.

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 ...

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

The Toyota pickup hit the tree that May morning with enough explosive force to leave a gash that is still visible on its trunk 39 years later. Inside the truck, the bodies of three teenage boys hurled ...

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 ...