The first hint of a brain developed on Earth around 600 million years ago, and now, some version of the organ can be found in nearly every animal in the world. Humans have the largest brain size ...
The human brain is the most complex system we’re currently aware of. Learning the genetic basis for its evolution, and the changes that distinguish Homo sapiens from our closest relatives, could ...
The leading theories of consciousness suggest that the outer layer of the human brain, called the cortex (in blue in figure 1 ...
In the middle of the night, the world can sometimes feel like a dark place. Under the cover of darkness, negative thoughts ...
To many, the human mind is an untapped resource of potential that many do not utilize. However, the mind can also present some of the most pressing limitations on the brain and body as well. Jim ...
It happens in a blink. Your eyes glance over a page, and letters become words. Words transform into meaning. Sentences unfurl into stories or arguments. But what exactly happens in your brain when you ...