Our brains may work best when teetering on the edge of chaos. A new theory suggests that criticality a sweet spot between order and randomness is the secret to learning, memory, and adaptability. When ...

Scientists link a rising brain protein to memory decline and show it can be reversed in mice, offering a new target for ...

Children across America are struggling to focus. Teachers report shorter attention spans, while parents watch their kids battle distractions. Academic performance continues to decline despite endless ...

Researchers have discovered how an ion channel in the brain's neurons has a kind of 'molecular memory', which contributes to the formation and preservation of lifelong memories. The researchers have ...

New research is showing that how you breathe could shape how you remember. Breathing patterns don’t just support life—they may directly influence memory, either boosting it or holding it back. With ...

A new study suggests a single exercise session can increase electrical “ripples” in parts of the brain that support memory and learning ability. The research recorded electrical activity directly from ...

A UC San Diego study looked at marijuana use and cognitive development in more than 11,000 teenagers over the course of ...