Counter to the general assumption that memories simply decay with time, ‘forgetting’ might not be a bad thing, according to scientists.

New research shows many people are more comfortable speaking to an avatar than a real person.

Dog brains can detect speech, and show different activity patterns to a familiar and an unfamiliar language, a new brain imaging study finds

Some people distinctly remember the first time they laid eyes on their partner. Some people describe the sensation as a spark.

Researchers used magnetic resonance imaging to study the brains of secondary school students during a task focused on musical observation.

It turns out that human memory can be edited on the fly, creating memories that are nowhere near set in stone.

Research to tackle psychiatric conditions where maladaptive decisions are observed through exposure to ultrasound neuromodulation.

A violinist playing a soothing melody tailored to a patient’s particular medical condition in the hospital can provide psychological aid.

People with asthma seem to be less likely to develop brain tumors than others. And now, researchers believe they have discovered why.

Many people experience forgetfulness, but it’s often difficult to tell if these memory issues are a normal part of aging or something more.

Researchers have found that only ten minutes of moderate-intensity running increases local blood flow to the various parts of the brain.

Shoppers are likely to save money in the run up to the holiday season if they use standard shopping carts, new research has found.

A long-term study has revealed drinking higher amounts of coffee may make you less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.

When Jimi Hendrix's guitar solos are pounding out of the speakers—can you see Hendrix posing with his guitar?

Synthetic neurological data created using generative adversarial networks could speed up training of brain-computer interfaces.

Scientists say they have proven that grandmothers have strong nurturing instincts and are hard-wired to care deeply about grandchildren.

A new study of brain activity patterns in people doing a memory task finds that the way we make inferences changes dramatically as we age.

Mass media and general public often link violent video games to real-life violence, although there is limited evidence to support the link.

Research identifies a specific personality type that is not only more likely to share misinformation, but also is not deterred from sharing.

People are more honest in day-to-day life than previously thought—except for "a few prolific liars," according to the results of a new study