For much of the 20th century, scientists believed that the adult human brain was largely fixed. According to this view, the ...

A team of researchers from the University of Rochester, Yale University, and Princeton University has made a big stride in neuroscience. They have shown a method to induce learning through the direct ...

People with spinal cord injuries often lose movement even though their brains still send the right signals. Researchers ...

Researchers at University of Tsukuba and their collaborators have demonstrated that learning from both rewarding and aversive ...

Stressful study sessions help us pass exams, but curiosity promotes long-term understanding and information retention. In A ...

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Machine learning decodes brain signals for paralysis recovery in just one second using sensors placed on scalp not inside ...

Our brains have an extraordinary ability to adapt and learn, a process known as neuroplasticity. From navigating a new city to mastering a new skill, neuroplasticity allows us to reshape our neural ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Talia Milgrom-Elcott nurtures belonging & advances STEM. When Dr. Melina Uncapher looks at the brain, she sees an organ constantly ...

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