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

How a brain's anatomical structure relates to its function is one of the most important questions in neuroscience. It ...

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 ...

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 ...

We usually don't think much about it, but our brain is pretty amazing! This three-pound organ is in charge of everything—from our thoughts and memories to our emotions and decision-making. And yet, ...

Since their discovery in 2004, the grid cells in the brain, which are important for our orientation, have been regarded as a ...

Tying “fragile” memories to emotional events could help people remember them better in the future, researchers at Boston University believe.

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 ...