New research challenges the view that curiosity declines with age, revealing it becomes more targeted. Discover how maintaining broad curiosity can keep our brains young. Listen to the full podcast.
A groundbreaking history of psychiatry reveals how advances in genomics and immunology are transforming our understanding of schizophrenia, moving beyond the mind-body divide.
Guardian readers respond to neuroscience findings, with one 78-year-old confirming his wife's mother's 1974 prediction that he'd always think he's 17. Explore letters on rage rooms and inaptly named places.
Neuroscience uncovers the brain mechanisms behind apathy. Discover how dopamine and brain structure affect motivation and learn practical ways to boost your drive.
New Cambridge University research identifies five distinct brain development stages, yet older readers note the final two epochs receive minimal attention. Read the full analysis.
Remembering Professor John Garthwaite, the UCL neuroscientist who revolutionised our understanding of brain communication. Discover his groundbreaking nitric oxide research.
Cambridge neuroscientists reveal adulthood begins at 32, not 18. Discover the brain science behind this shift and the 9 signs you've finally grown up.
Cambridge scientists identify five brain development eras spanning infancy to old age, with adult mode not starting until early 30s. Discover how your brain evolves.
Explore the life of Francis Crick, the brilliant but arrogant mind behind DNA's structure and modern neuroscience, in Matthew Cobb's revealing new biography. Discover the man behind the science.
Discover the neuroscience of sex: how your brain's chemistry changes during intimacy, from dopamine floods to emotional shifts. Expert insights reveal why your mind wanders.
Bradford University academics warn that neuroscience is creating sophisticated 'brain weapons'. They urge global action at The Hague to prevent the weaponisation of the human mind.
Explore the fascinating science behind why we sometimes mistake strangers for people we know. Discover the spectrum of facial recognition abilities, from super-recognisers to face blindness.
In a landmark decision, UNESCO has adopted the first-ever global framework for neurotechnology, aiming to protect human rights and mental privacy against rapidly advancing brain-reading devices.
Groundbreaking neuroscience research uncovers how sleep deprivation hijacks your brain's attention networks, causing frustrating mental lapses and concentration failures even during simple tasks.