Joseph ShavitMay 7, 2022This is what happens to the human brain over time in spaceLong-duration space flight alters fluid-filled spaces along veins and arteries in the brain, according to new research
Joseph ShavitMar 14, 2022Anyone can be trained to be creative, researchers sayResearchers have developed a new method for training people to be creative, one that shows promise of succeeding far better than current way
Joseph ShavitMar 1, 2022Exercise may improve thinking skills in people as young as 20Regular aerobic exercise such as walking, cycling or climbing stairs may improve thinking skills in young people as well.
Joseph ShavitFeb 28, 2022Physical fitness linked to substantially lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s diseaseOne finding of this study is that as people’s fitness improved, their risk of Alzheimer’s disease decreased—it was not all-or-nothing.
Joseph ShavitFeb 26, 2022Children may instinctively know how to do division even before hitting the books, study findsA large body of research suggests that, even before children begin formal education, they possess intuitive arithmetic abilities.
Joseph ShavitFeb 20, 2022What happens to the brains of astronauts during long-term space missions? As human exploration of space reaches new horizons, understanding the effects of spaceflight on human brains is crucial.
Joseph ShavitOct 24, 2021When and why did human brains decrease in size 3,000 years ago?The brain is the most complex organ in the human body. Now, a new study has brought us closer to understanding some of its evolution.
Joseph ShavitApr 8, 2021Is society ready to make human brains?A group of researchers led by ASHBi and CiRA Assistant Professor Tsutomu Sawai explains the ethical issues regarding brain organoid research