The brain is our body’s command center, the control tower for our body and mind—no wonder it’s the focus of intense research across the globe, with so much interest in figuring out the mysteries of ...

An impala runs away from a cheetah. Valerio Ferraro / REDA&CO / Universal Images Group via Getty Images Survival of the fittest often means survival of the fastest. But fastest doesn’t necessarily ...

A quick, noninvasive, handheld device that detects changes in pupil size may offer rapid assessment of potential brain injury in young athletes who have sustained a high-impact hit to the head but who ...

A 15-minute brain scan could in future be used to test for autism, helping doctors diagnose the complex condition more cheaply and accurately. British scientists said on Tuesday their rapid test had ...

It's easy for kids to get distracted when they're doing schoolwork, studying, or doing any other task that requires concentration. One thing that can help? Brain breaks! These quick activities for ...

You find yourself at an unexpected loss for words, struggling to describe or provide information you know well, only to have the details pop back into your mind out of nowhere later the same day. Or ...

Sharpen your mind with this fun and quick brain game that’s perfect for a fast mental boost. Great for puzzle enthusiasts and ...

Fischman: I’m Josh Fischman. Lewis: We’re Scientific American’s senior health editors. Today’s show is about power naps. Turns out a short daytime snooze can sharpen your mind—if you do it for the ...