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 ...

Brain study reveals memories stick when learning triggers a brief “energy emergency” in glucose-sensing neurons.

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 ...

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 at Google have developed a new AI paradigm aimed at solving one of the biggest limitations in today’s large language models: their inability to learn or update their knowledge after ...

Every thought, memory, and feeling we experience depends on trillions of tiny connection points in the brain called synapses.

Speaking more than one language may help slow brain ageing. Discover the science behind multilingualism and simple ways to ...