When a neuroscientist began studying meditation, she expected to measure temporary mental states—not structural changes in the brain itself. What her team discovered shocked the scientific community.

Elon Musk’s brain implant company, Neuralink, announced on Tuesday that it is launching a study to test its implant for a new use: allowing a person to control a robotic arm using just their thoughts.

Researchers at UC San Francisco have achieved a remarkable breakthrough in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, enabling individuals with paralysis to control robotic devices through thought ...

Most people want to keep their brain sharp, especially as they age, to ward off conditions like dementia and depression. Americans place brain health and mental health high up on their list of the ...

A single week of meditation can trigger a systemic overhaul of the brain’s internal chemistry—and researchers are starting to ...

Many have massive questions about Neuralink's first test patient, but earlier today, the company shared a live stream to reveal the actual demonstration of how its brain chips work. Here, the company ...

Making music is a mental workout. The brain must simultaneously co-ordinate sound and vision, as well as fine motor control, focus and imagination. Over time this stretches the brain like a muscle.

Most people want to keep their brain sharp, especially as they age, to ward off conditions like dementia and depression. Americans place brain health and mental health high up on their list of the ...