Humans possess a remarkable balance between stability and flexibility, enabling them to quickly establish new plans and ...

To better understand decision-making, researchers can create computational models—groups of equations that aim to predict what decisions people would make when faced with a set of choices. For example ...

The claim that the brain, and particularly the frontal lobe, finishes developing at 25 is far less solid than social media ...

Decisions run our lives. From the moment we wake up and decide to get out of bed to the moment we turn off the light and decide to sleep, we make decisions. Those who can make hard decisions are ...

A new mathematical model sheds light on how the brain processes different cues, such as sights and sounds, during decision making. The findings from Princeton neuroscientists may one day improve how ...

Scientists can finally hear the brain’s quietest messages—unlocking the hidden code behind how neurons think, decide, and ...

Here’s how to make your brain part of your “get fit and healthy” plan. Did you recently commit to a regular exercise plan? If so, congratulations, because you’re well on your way to a healthier body.

MIT researchers are using living cells to target diseased brain areas and deliver tiny electronic devices that can modulate ...

In today’s world, it’s easy to fall prey to the flood of trivial information bombarding our brains. While technological advancements enrich our lives, they also have an insidious effect: The ability ...

That’s why many ambitious professionals find themselves wide awake in bed repetitively worrying over problems, replaying missteps, or having one-sided arguments with imagined others. With all the ...

I had a junior high English teacher who had an unusual love for teaching prepositions. At that time, we were warned to never end sentences in prepositions, so she wanted us to be clear about how to ...