Neuroscience

Like Junk Food? Blame The Mouse Amygdala

Like Junk Food? Blame The Mouse Amygdala

Neuroscience is still in its infancy, despite claims by people using fMRI to suggest links between lots of things, but a few things are established, like that fear 'resides' in the amygdala. Linking…
Babies Learn Language Just After Being Born

Babies Learn Language Just After Being Born

We often think of babies as blank canvases with little ability to learn during the first few weeks of life. But babies actually start processing language and speech incredibly early. Even while in…
How The Brain Reduces The Urge To Act Impulsively

How The Brain Reduces The Urge To Act Impulsively

We all know people who have poor impulse control. They can't open a bag of chips without eating the whole thing, or they lose their temper over something minor and can't calm down. A new study finds…
Bruce Willis Has Aphasia: What Does That Mean?

Bruce Willis Has Aphasia: What Does That Mean?

In an Instagram post, the family of Bruce Willis revealed that the actor has been diagnosed with aphasia, and the cognitive decline resulting means he is stepping away from his acting career. Aphasia…
We Hear Differences Without Listening

We Hear Differences Without Listening

Our auditory system is able to detect sounds at an implicit level. The brain can distinguish between even very similar sounds, but we do not always recognize these differences. A new study…