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The actual reasons why chocolate makes you feel good
Chocolate’s enduring appeal lies in how it interacts with the brain and body
Students find their place in science through community outreach
New study shows that participating in Brain Awareness Week provides myriad benefits for students.
The Brains of Ultra-Powerful People Experience an Altered State of Reality, Research Suggests
“The neuroscience is pretty uncomfortable. People in positions of power show reduced activity in mirror neuron systems, the circuitry responsible for empathy and perspective-taking.” –Shonna Waters, PhD
Bringing advanced neurological care to South Texas families - UT Health San Antonio
“We’re not only treating conditions — we’re caring for people across the full spectrum of brain health. When someone hears the words, “You have ALS,” or “This may be dementia,” life changes instantly. Questions come faster than answers, appointments multiply and the future feels uncertain. For patients and families navigating that uncertainty, UT Health San […]
Science Corp. raises $230 million to reverse blindness
Science Corp. appears likely to bring the world's first computer-brain interface to market.
Exercise Protects Against Alzheimer's, And Scientists May Finally Know Why
A crucial chain reaction.
Scientists Are Tracking Down the Exact Location of Human Consciousness
It sounds like an oxymoron, but we could find the origin of consciousness in our brains using the brains of those who are unconscious.
15 Foods Highest in Vitamin B12 for Energy and Brain Health
Foods like crab, trout, salmon, and clams are high in vitamin B12. These and other B12-rich foods can offer health benefits.
This week in HS Sports: No way Alaina Peacock was going to miss Alma Bryant’s final four debut
Alma Bryant girls basketball coach Alaina Peacock coached only one game this year after her husband suffered a brain injury.
Your Bird Isn’t Just Copying You — The Brain Science Behind How Birds Learn to Sing
Countless YouTube videos feature pet birds singing and talking to their owners. Although it may seem like simple mimicry, birds learn to vocalize through a complex neurological process that is not unl...
Wayne State University partners with Michigan Science Center for Brain Day
Science Corp raises $230M as it races to bring its brain implant to market
A source close to the company says the round assigns Science a post-money valuation of $1.25 billion.
Brain Tech Startup Science Corp. Raises $230 Million to Treat Blindness
Neurotechnology company Science Corp. raised $230 million from investors to commercialize its implant for blindness and develop even more advanced brain devices.
Second Pregnancy Does Something Unique to The Brain, Study Reveals
"Each pregnancy leaves a unique mark."
Scientists discover a hidden force that helps wire the brain
Growing neurons rely on chemical cues to find their targets, but new research shows that the brain’s physical properties help shape those signals. Scientists discovered that tissue stiffness can trigger the production of guidance molecules through a force-sensing protein called Piezo1. This protein not only detects mechanical forces but also helps maintain the structure of brain tissue. The discovery reveals a powerful link between the brain’s physical environment and how its wiring is built.
Around the MHS
The latest news from around the Military Health System for the week of March 2-6, 2026, includes a vital collaboration between Department of War and the Department of Veterans Affairs, new whole genome sequencing brain research, and a military surgical milestone.
Poor brain health costs the world economy $5 trillion a year. The world is waking up to the crisis
I'm the founding chairman of the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative and I see a difference this year: the world is realizing that brains are infrastructure.
Brown Brain Fair invites Rhode Islanders to explore the science of the brain
The free, family-friendly event on March 15 welcomes visitors for a day of fun and exploration, featuring games, art projects, lightning talks and demonstrations that highlight the wonders of the human brain.
Healthcare Is AI’s Hardest Test
The real challenge isn’t whether AI works. It’s knowing when, writes William Warr.
Your Cells Can ‘Remember’—Meaning Your Entire Body Could Be Conscious, Some Researchers Suggest
A recent study suggests that memories aren’t just stored in the brain, raising important questions about cognition.
How screen time can benefit brain health in older adults
Usually, we’re telling the kids to get off the phones and tablets, and that too much screen time can turn their brains to mush. However, using tech could actually help brain health in older adults.
Scientists build a “periodic table” for AI
Choosing the right method for multimodal AI—systems that combine text, images, and more—has long been trial and error. Emory physicists created a unifying mathematical framework that shows many AI techniques rely on the same core idea: compress data while preserving what’s most predictive. Their “control knob” approach helps researchers design better algorithms, use less data, and avoid wasted computing power. The team believes it could pave the way for more accurate, efficient, and environmentally friendly AI.
Andy Dick says his heart stopped after apparent overdose, now has '5 to 7 holes' in his brain
Andy Dick says that his heart stopped after he suffered an apparent overdose in December, and a recent CAT scan showed he has '5 to 7' holes in his brain as he maintains sobriety.
Metformin treated diabetes for 60 years. Now scientists find it works in the brain too - Futura-Sciences
Doctors have prescribed metformin for type 2 diabetes since the 1950s. It works: reliably, cheaply, and with a safety record few drugs can match. What nobody fully understood, until now, was how. A study published in Science Advances on July 30, 2025, by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and...
Scientists just found the brain’s hidden defense against Alzheimer’s
A new study has uncovered why some brain cells are more resistant to Alzheimer’s damage than others. Researchers found a natural cleanup system that helps remove toxic tau protein before it can form harmful clumps. The study also shows that cellular stress can produce a dangerous tau fragment linked to Alzheimer’s. Strengthening the brain’s natural defenses could point the way to new treatments.
Scientists make a pocket-sized AI brain with help from monkey neurons
A new study suggests AI systems could be a lot more efficient. Researchers were able to shrink an AI vision model to 1/1000th of its original size.
Superagers' 'Secret Ingredient' May Be The Growth of New Brain Cells
Perhaps just one of many factors.
Bridging Brain Science
Professor Andrew Delamater explores how minds—human and animal—learn from experience.
Brain activity that biases decision-making toward alcohol
This plot shows the correlation between anterior insula activity and biased decision-making to select alcohol over social rewards.
Research roundup: Six cool science stories we almost missed
Smart underwear measures farts, brain cells play Doom, and AI discovers rules of an ancient game.
Can magnesium supplements improve sleep, energy and concentration?
Magnesium has been called the “super mineral of the moment”, hailed for its supposed benefits for the brain and body. But columnist Alice Klein finds that the evidence is lacking for many of these claims
1 Nutrient Is 'Out of Balance' In People With Anxiety. These Foods May Help
The brains of people with anxiety show an unusually large deficit in an “underconsumed and underappreciated” essential nutrient. Certain foods can deliver more of it.
How AI can read our scrambled inner thoughts
The crackle of electricity inside your brain has long been too complex to decode. Artificial intelligence is changing that.
When Microscopes Make Masterpieces at the 2026 Art in Science Competition - College of Arts and Sciences
Students from any department can enter their scientific art through Wednesday, March 4.
Super-ager brain: What to know
New research suggests that super-agers generate twice as many neurons as typical older adults. But you don't have to be a super-ager to stay sharp.
Super-ager brain: What to know
New research suggests that super-agers generate twice as many neurons as typical older adults. But you don't have to be a super-ager to stay sharp.
Popular brain supplement linked to shorter lifespan in men
A massive study of more than 270,000 people has uncovered a surprising link between a common amino acid and how long men live. Researchers found that higher levels of tyrosine—an amino acid found in protein-rich foods and often marketed as a focus-boosting supplement—were associated with shorter life expectancy in men, potentially trimming nearly a year off lifespan.
Frequently Distracted? Science Says, Blame It on Your Brain Rhythms
Researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester find that you may not be as focused as you think. A new study discovers our attention shifts multiple times each second.
Is It Aging, or Is it ADHD?
Middle-aged Americans are grappling with a new possible explanation for their slowing brain.
One type of olive oil has a surprising effect on brainpower during aging
New study reveals extra virgin olive oil may protect brain health by improving gut bacteria and cognitive function in older adults.
Can birdwatching protect your brain from aging? Science says maybe
Grab your binoculars — this popular hobby could be the best thing you do for your brain as you age.
Have scientists uncovered the secret of ‘super-ager’ brains?
Some people stay mentally sharp well beyond 80, with recall powers of those decades younger — and researchers may have found what gives them a biological edge
Scientists Found a Protein That Could Keep Your Brain From Growing Old
As we age, neuron production declines in the human brain, but scientists just identified the protein key to regenerating neural stem cells.
WHO Director-General visits Jordan to recognize strong collaboration on health system delivery, emergency relief and advancing mental health
The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, today concluded the first day of his two-day State visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, underscoring the strong partnership between WHO and Jordan across the areas of universal health coverage (UHC), mental health and humanitarian health action.
Eating Healthy In Middle Age Can Lower Risk of Brain Decline, Study Finds
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Feb. 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — What’s on your plate today can affect your brain aging as a senior, a new study says. Middle-aged people who eat healthy have a lower risk of brain decline in old age, researchers reported Feb. 23 in JAMA Neurology. The ...
9 Foods With the Most Flavonoids for Heart and Brain Health
Flavonoids are plant compounds with powerful health benefits. Eat more of these colorful fruits and vegetables to increase your intake.
CABHI awards $2.6M to help healthcare organizations adopt innovative brain health solutions
The Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI), powered by Baycrest, is awarding $2.6 million to 26 Canadian healthcare and community-based organizations across the country, enabling them to embed leading-edge brain health innovations into their operations with the ultimate goal of providing better care for older persons—including those living with dementia.
Alcohol Profoundly Changes The Way Your Brain Communicates, Study Finds
Even a small amount has a big impact.
Early healthy eating shapes lifelong brain health, new research finds
Eating unhealthy foods early in life leaves lasting brain and feeding changes, but gut bacteria can help restore healthy eating, a new University College Cork (UCC) research study finds. A high-fat, high-sugar ...
‘Birdbrain’ benefits: How being an expert birdwatcher may boost cognition
New research shows that seasoned birders — including older adults — had denser tissue in parts of the brain tied to attention and perception.
This diet beat out 5 others as the best for bolstering brain health...
The Brain Science Behind the Munchies
The Brain Science Behind the Munchies: New cannabis research shows why we get snacky when we get high
Can the ‘right’ food choices really treat a mental health condition?
A nourishing diet with nutrients that support brain health can support mental health treatment, but it’s not a stand-alone option, writes columnist Carrie Dennett.
Simple blood test can forecast Alzheimer’s years before memory loss
Scientists have created a blood test that can estimate when Alzheimer’s symptoms are likely to begin. By measuring a protein called p-tau217, the model predicts symptom onset within roughly three to four years. The protein mirrors the silent buildup of amyloid and tau in the brain long before memory loss appears. This advance could speed up preventive drug trials and eventually guide personalized care.
5 Science-Proven Ways to Feel Happier and Strengthen Relationships
You can engage your brain and improve your happiness. A neuroscience expert shares five simple steps that can do the trick.
Will China be able to poach scientists from the West?
It’s too early to call it a brain drain. But researchers who have made the move say the China offered them opportunities to take their work in new directions.
Simple, day-to-day tasks may delay Alzheimer’s and dementia, scientists say
The survey, one of the largest of its kind, promotes the idea that the texture of daily life can leave a measurable imprint on the aging brain.
Common pneumonia bacterium may fuel Alzheimer’s disease
A common bacterium best known for causing pneumonia and sinus infections may also play a surprising role in Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found that Chlamydia pneumoniae can invade the retina and brain, where it sparks inflammation, nerve cell death, and the buildup of amyloid-beta—the hallmark protein linked to Alzheimer’s. Higher levels of the bacterium were found in people with Alzheimer’s, especially those carrying the high-risk APOE4 gene, and were tied to more severe cognitive decline.
South Carolina Hospitals Aren’t Required to Disclose Measles-Related Admissions. That Leaves Doctors in the Dark.
Physicians across South Carolina, home to the largest measles outbreak in decades, are advising patients without the benefit of real-time data on hospitalizations due to measles-related pneumonia, brain swelling and other serious complications.
UT Dallas’ BrainHealth Week brings brain science to the public
The University of Texas at Dallas is bringing back its BrainHealth Week for a fourth year. The conference will run from Feb. 23-28 and offer a slate of public...
UT Health San Antonio researcher earns grant to study how the brain’s immune cells might actually contribute to Alzheimer’s - UT Health San Antonio
Cure Alzheimer’s Fund award aimed at better understanding microglia’s role Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 20, 2026 – A researcher with the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases at UT Health San Antonio has received a two-year, $402,500 grant award from the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund to study how microglia, […]
This week in HS Sports: A day of hope, celebration for Alaina and John Peacock
Alaina will escort her husband John out of a rehabilitation center today, 102 days after he suffered a near-fatal brain injury.
Scientists reveal how exercise protects the brain from Alzheimer’s
Exercise may sharpen the mind by repairing the brain’s protective shield. Researchers found that physical activity prompts the liver to release an enzyme that removes a harmful protein causing the blood-brain barrier to become leaky with age. In older mice, dialing down this protein reduced inflammation and improved memory. The discovery points to a surprising body-to-brain pathway that could inspire new Alzheimer’s therapies.
Doctors implant dopamine-producing stem cells in Parkinson’s patients
A groundbreaking clinical trial is testing whether specially engineered stem cells can help the brain restore its own dopamine production in people with Parkinson’s disease. Because the condition is driven by the gradual loss of dopamine-producing cells—leading to tremors, stiffness, and slowed movement—researchers are implanting lab-grown cells directly into the brain’s movement center to replace what’s been lost.
Cellular mechanisms of brain lipid metabolism in health and disease
Nature Cell Biology - This Review discusses brain lipid metabolism from a cellular perspective, focusing on lipid uptake, de novo synthesis, storage, breakdown and intercellular transfer, and...
Scientists Grew Mini Brains, Then Trained Them to Solve an Engineering Problem
A step toward studying how disease changes the brain’s ability to learn.
Free Play Days – Battlefield 6, Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids, Sunderfolk, Polterguys, and Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash
Free Play Days: Game Pass members can enjoy Battlefield 6, Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids, Sunderfolk, Polterguys, and Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash.
‘We’re no longer attracting top talent’: the brain drain killing American science
As Trump slashes science funding, young researchers flee abroad. Without solid innovation, the US could cease to have the largest biomedical ecosystem in the world
Health Influencer’s Husband Lost 50 Lbs. in Under 4 Months. When They Discovered the Cause, They Had to Leave Home (Exclusive)
Hannah Holt, 25, and her husband, Chase, 26, lived in a house infested with toxic black mold for several months before finally realizing what was happening. The health influencer experienced respiratory issues and brain fog while her spouse suffered through extreme gastrointestinal symptoms.
Brain-like computers could be built out of perovskites
The long-hyped materials may have found their niche
Want To Preserve Brain Health? Engage In A Lifetime Pursuit Of Knowledge, Study Says
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Feb. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80,” American entrepreneur Henry Ford once said. “Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” There’s something to that, a new study says. People who engage in a lifetime ...
Brain drain is undermining America’s scientific edge
Policy decisions grounded in Maga talking points are helping to fuel a PhD exodus from government
Noninvasive paths to complex brain science: Rice bioengineer named Sloan Research Fellow
Rice bioengineer Jerzy Szablowski has been named a 2026 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow in chemistry, one of the most competitive honors for early career scientists in the U.S. and Canada.
4 Ways Training Legs Could Also Benefit Your Brain Health
Lower-body training may help improve memory, concentration, mood, and more.
Why scientists played make-believe with an ape : Short Wave
Picture this: You’re at a pretend tea party, but instead of sitting across from toddlers in tiaras, you’re clinking cups with Kanzi—an ape with the incredible ability to communicate with humans. NPR science correspondent Nate Rott talked to some scientists who did exactly that. But these scientists weren’t just having pretend tea parties with Kanzi for fun, they were trying to test the limits of his imagination – because humans’ ability to play out “pretend” scenarios in our heads and guess at the potential consequences of our actions is key to how we live our lives. And we might not be the only animals to do it!For more of Nate’s reporting, plus videos of Kanzi, check out the full story on NPR here. Chris Krupenye’s study can be found here.If you liked this episode, you might also like our episode on bonobos and the evolution of niceness, and what insights monkeys offer us for the evolution of human speech. Interested in more science about our brains and their abilities? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
Should we really all be taking magnesium supplements?
Testimonials about the beneficial health effects of magnesium supplements abound online, with influencers claiming that a daily pill can help with everything from anxiety to sleep and brain fog. But do any of these claims stack up?
Scientists discover brain switches that clear Alzheimer’s plaques
Researchers have identified two brain receptors that help the brain clear away amyloid beta, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. By stimulating these receptors in mice, scientists increased levels of a natural amyloid-breaking enzyme, reduced buildup in the brain, and improved memory-related behavior. Because these receptors are common drug targets, the findings could open the door to affordable pill-based treatments with fewer side effects.
Here’s how even occasional binge drinking can have big health consequences
Americans are drinking less than they have in decades. But a new study on mice shows even one bottomless brunch may shrink the small intestine’s nutrient-absorbing surface and spark inflammation that reaches the brain.
After thousands of years, scientists discover a new function of yawning
In a new study, yawning has been shown to push the brain’s clear fluid in the opposite direction of a deep breath.
One in three people carry this brain parasite but the body has a kill switch
A parasite that may already be hiding in your brain has a shocking survival trick: it can infect the very immune cells sent to destroy it. Yet most people never get sick, and new research from UVA Health reveals why. Scientists discovered that when Toxoplasma gondii invades CD8+ T cells — key defenders of the immune system — those cells can trigger a self-destruct mechanism powered by an enzyme called caspase-8. By sacrificing themselves, the infected cells also wipe out the parasite inside them.
Scientists Have Made Light Speed Visible. The Images Will Break Your Brain.
The method involves stitching together many thin “slices” of light reflecting off an object.
Why some kids struggle with math even when they try hard
A new Stanford study suggests math struggles may be about more than numbers. Children who had difficulty with math were less likely to adjust their thinking after making mistakes during number comparison tasks. Brain imaging showed weaker activity in regions that help monitor errors and guide behavioral changes. These brain patterns could predict which children were more likely to struggle.
Scientists found a way to plant ideas in dreams to boost creativity
Sleeping on a problem might be more powerful than we ever imagined. Neuroscientists at Northwestern University have shown that dreams can actually be nudged in specific directions — and those dream tweaks may boost creativity. By playing subtle sound cues during REM sleep, researchers prompted people to dream about unsolved brain teasers they had struggled with earlier. An astonishing 75% of participants dreamed about the cued puzzles, and those puzzles were solved far more often the next day.
Psychedelics may work by shutting down reality and unlocking memory
Psychedelics can quiet the brain’s visual input system, pushing it to replace missing details with vivid fragments from memory. Scientists found that slow, rhythmic brain waves help shift perception away from the outside world and toward internal recall — almost like dreaming while awake. By imaging glowing brain cells in mice, researchers watched this process unfold in real time.
Certain bitter foods may trigger a brain response similar to working out, study finds
New sensory nutrition research reveals how bitter foods like dark chocolate may sharpen memory and attention through taste-triggered brain activation.
Science news this week: China turns a desert into a carbon sink, a Viking Age grave holds a giant who had brain surgery, real-life inception, and a last-minute Valentine's gift idea from nature
Feb. 14 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
BrainTap Sports Officially Launches, Helping Athletes Train Smarter, Compete Stronger, and Recover Faster
BrainTap officially launched BrainTap Sports with a live press conference on Friday, February 6, introducing a bold new neuroscience-driven performance initiative designed to give athletes a measurable mental edge in focus, recovery, and competitive readiness.
How Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center is saving more lives in the Brainerd Lakes Area
Timely cardiology care is something 55-year-old Brainerd resident Michele Albright is especially thankful for.
Accidental discovery hints at mystery structures within our brain
Scientists may have stumbled across a network of vessels in the brain that helps clear out waste fluid – a discovery that could "represent a paradigm shift in our understanding of all neurodegenerative diseases"
Scientists used brain stimulation to make people more generous
A new study suggests that generosity may be more than a moral lesson—it could be shaped by how different parts of the brain work together. By gently stimulating two brain regions and syncing their activity, researchers found that people became more willing to share money with others, even when it meant earning less themselves.
Brain stimulating test makes people 'less selfish'
Scientists have discovered how to make people less selfish - slightly and temporarily - by stimulating two areas of the brain.
Scientists Discover a Brain Circuit That Enhances Physical Endurance In Mice
It's needed to build strength.
These Proteins Harm Your Brain. Scientists Say They Might Also Help Form Your Memories.
Amyloid proteins are typically considered bad guys, but researchers been investigating whether a version may be key to forming long-term memories.
Scientists discover protein that rejuvenates aging brain cells
A newly identified protein may hold the key to rejuvenating aging brain cells. Researchers found that boosting DMTF1 can restore the ability of neural stem cells to regenerate, even when age-related damage has set in. Without it, these cells struggle to renew and support memory and learning. The findings raise hopes for treatments that could slow or even reverse aspects of brain aging.
The Science of Love (Episode 2)
Guest host Geena Davis helps us explore how the love we feel —for our partners, friends, family, even our four legged companions—shapes our brains, bodies, and lives.
Improving Brain Health: Mind and body movement shown to cut dementia risk
Mass. expert says exercises like Tai Chi have wide-ranging benefits.
How Is Screen Time Affecting My Kid?
Researchers have correlated brain and behavioral changes in kids to increased time on phones and other screen devices.
Improving Brain Health: Expert says exercise routine can cut dementia risk
Mass. doctor stresses important connection between a healthy heart and a sharp brain.
The science behind love at first sight
Scientists are exploring how your brain and body react in the first seconds of attraction.