Brain scans and signals show babies can sort images and sense rhythm, offering new insight into how infant brains are wired from the start.

Before age 5, a baby's brain grows rapidly, undergoing a uniquely important moment in development. Yet, many don't understand just how critical it is for setting a person's foundation for thriving.

Research shows babies as young as two months old can already categorize what they see, offering fresh insight into early brain development.

A lot of brain development happens early in life, but researchers don't have a strong understanding of how a baby's brain develops while they're awake. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest ...

Anyone who has tried to entertain a baby knows sitting in stillness and silence is probably not the best way to keep them engaged, which presents a challenge for neuroscientists who want to study the ...

A baby giggles in her crib, eyes locked on the voice calling her name. She babbles, and a soft plastic robot with blinking eyes responds instantly — mimicking her sounds, reflecting her emotions, ...

A study has found babies trained to react to sound and video cues. A Rutgers-Newark study has found that babies trained to react to sound and video cues starting at 4 months were better at detecting ...

Ever wondered what’s going on inside a baby’s head? The developmental psychology lab — better and more pleasantly known as the Baby Lab — might have an answer for you. The lab strives to increase ...

Anyone who has tried to entertain a baby knows sitting in stillness and silence is probably not the best way to keep them engaged, which presents a challenge for neuroscientists who want to study the ...