Human forgetfulness is a feature, not a bug

Turns out, forgetting is a normal part of learning

By Cassidy Ward 2 days ago

Tweeting isn't just for phones or computers, now you can post with your thoughts

Some people already tweet their every thought, now they can do it for real.

By Cassidy Ward 2 weeks ago

Mind-controlled robots are almost real — but more helpful than scary

Robots that can be controlled by signals the human brain emits are coming out of sci-fi and into science.

By Elizabeth Rayne 3 weeks ago

Mindless gaming! Brain cells in petri dish learned to play Pong

Finally, we can grow our own player 2!

By Cassidy Ward 3 weeks ago

This is what gets rid of all that extra junk in your brain

Ever wonder how you can concentrate with so many things going on? Choline transporters could explain it.

By Elizabeth Rayne 4 weeks ago

Like other creative types, Inception’s architects might do their best work when half asleep

We all hate being woken up right as we're drifting off, but it's perfect for creativity.

By Cassidy Ward 1 month ago

Temporary mind control shines a light on brain function

Get that flashlight away from me!

By Cassidy Ward 1 month ago

Sheep with bionic eyes foreshadow human cyborgs

The future looks bright (and woolly)!

By Cassidy Ward 1 month ago

Glowing jellyfish brains could help us read human minds 

We might learn more about what goes on inside the human brain from the glowing neurons of jellyfish.

By Elizabeth Rayne 1 month ago

Scientists read worms' minds to see what Spice they’re smelling

What's that smell?

By Cassidy Ward 1 month ago