During a drive through New Hampshire, Chenyang “Leo” Lin noticed a few squirrels darting through the trees. It was a simple, ...

Boston University researchers found that ordinary moments can gain staying power if they’re connected to significant ...

Scientists have long known that the hippocampus is essential for forming new memories. It helps record where and when things happen.

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series called Inside the Lab, which gives audiences a first-hand look at the research laboratories at the University of Chicago and the scholars who are tackling some ...

When we recall something familiar or explore a new situation, the brain does not always use the same communication routes.

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 ...

The symptoms of mental exhaustion include physical exhaustion, decreased concentration abilities, irritability, delayed ...

In the search for answers about Alzheimer’s disease, researchers are taking a close look at the immune system of the brain. A ...

What if the key to being a better manager isn’t found in a new productivity hack, a different feedback framework, or a time management app—but in understanding the three-pound organ inside your head ...

DHA and EPA—may help protect your brain from inflammation as you age, says Dr. Small. Getting them in food form is best, but ...

The traditional boundaries between professional and personal life are increasingly blurred. The idea of work-life balance — where work and personal time are neatly divided — has given way to a more ...