Learn how a new research roadmap could turn debates about consciousness into testable experiments.

New ultra–high-field brain scans reveal hidden body maps inside the visual system, showing how the brain weaves sight and touch together to build a unified sense of perception. Study: Vicarious body ...

DURHAM, N.C. -- Have you ever been stuck on a problem, puzzling over something for what felt like ages without getting anywhere, but then suddenly the answer came to you like a bolt from the blue?

Social feedback shapes human behavior and self-perception in profound ways. New research suggests that the personality trait ...

New brain imaging research shows grip strength is linked to activity deep in the aging brain, offering clues to early ...

A team of scientists has identified areas of the brain that are activated when a person becomes aware of themself and their thoughts. This enigmatic process appears to be controlled by the thalamus, a ...

Research sheds light on how ‘aha!’ moments help you remember what you learn DURHAM, N.C. -- Have you ever been stuck on a problem, puzzling over something for what felt like ages without getting ...