A biomimetic synapse built from water droplets and biological ion channels achieves synaptic plasticity and performs machine learning tasks.

Just as for humans, sufficient sleep supports learning and coping for horses. A recent study at the University of Helsinki indicates that short periods of REM sleep impair horses' perseverance and ...

A certain type of brain training appears to prevent or delay dementia by some 25% in people older than age 65, according to ...

Geneviève Dulude-De Celles’ sophomore feature 'Nina Roza' calls into question the modern art industry’s predatory exploits.

Thinking on paper improves retention by rewriting notes over time, starting with rough keywords and refining patterns for ...

For decades, most scientists treated the spinal cord as little more than a biological cable. The brain gave orders, the ...

As families choose child-led approaches like Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and nature-based preschools, these models are ...

A study of 26,000 older adults finds that moderate cannabis use is associated with larger brain volumes and better memory, attention, and processing speed.

Aging doesn’t have to mean losing your past. Scientists have found a way to "reprogram" specific memory-holding neurons, restoring youthful learning and recall in mice.

Activities like learning a new language as a child or reading, writing, and playing board games later in life all had an impact on Alzheimer’s risk.

A natural compound found in Aloe vera shows potential to block two key Alzheimer’s enzymes, offering a promising lead for future treatment.

Brain training reduces dementia risk by 25% over 20 years, long-term study finds. Cognitive speed training shows lasting ...