The brain constantly blends split-second reactions with slower, more thoughtful processing, and new research shows how it pulls this off. Scientists discovered that brain regions operate on different ...

CAMBRIDGE, MA -- Our daily lives include hundreds of routine habits. Brushing our teeth, driving to work, or putting away the dishes are just a few of the tasks that our brains have automated to the ...

Why do people find themselves repeating the same patterns—whether in relationships, work, or emotional reactions—despite conscious efforts to change? The question is familiar, and the answers are ...

Scientists have determined that how the brain shape changes with age could indicate early signs of dementia. Experts are finding that the best way to understand how the brain ages is not by examining ...

A study published in Nature Communications in January 2026 found that general intelligence does not reside in any single ...