The brain is a marvel of efficiency, honed by thousands of years of evolution so it can adapt and thrive in a rapidly ...

This nontrivial fractal-dimension is an example of a set of observables, called "critical exponents," that emerge when a system is close to a phase transition. Brain cells are arranged in a ...

The brain is a marvel of efficiency, honed by thousands of years of evolution so it can adapt and thrive in a rapidly ...

A recent study published in Cell uncovers how neurons achieve a balance between individualized tasks and teamwork, unveiling a fractal hierarchy of activity shared across various species' brains. This ...

The goal isn’t just to isolate consciousness or define it. It is for humans to understand and recalibrate along the lines of universal consciousness, the researchers say.

Michael Paouris is an internationally renowned soloist and composer, whose work in Greek music has been studied extensively.

What Is a Brain Tumor? A brain tumor (also called an intracranial tumor) is a cluster of abnormal cells that grows in or around your brain. There are over a hundred types of tumors that develop in ...

According to a survey published in March, 87% of Americans are concerned about age-related memory loss and a decline in brain function as they grow older, yet only 32% believe they can take action ...

“It took an eternity until mathematicians finally invented zero as a number.” Perhaps that’s no surprise given that the concept can be difficult for the brain to grasp. It takes children longer to ...

A meningioma is a tumor that forms on the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord just inside the skull. These membranes are called the meninges and consist of three layers. Specifically ...

He’ll compare our brain waves with those of similar volunteers ... Do certain colors or fractal shapes trigger neurochemicals in our visual cortex? Or is it just that people in greener ...

Brain stimulation therapies use electrical currents to alter the brain’s activity. They can treat conditions such as major depression and substance misuse disorder. However, side effects such as ...