How well can you see in the dark? Your retinas have specialized nerve cells that help, but your brain makes things even clearer through a process called contrast gain control.

Listening to music activates many brain areas, and this tune can help you learn about some of those areas.

Conspiracy theories take advantage of our pattern-seeking brains by grabbing attention, triggering strong emotions, and giving meaning to random events.

Thirst is a basic drive for people to consume fluids, motivated by brain and body regions working to maintain homeostasis, or an internal physiological balance.

Though the two hemispheres in the brain have separate functions, there is typically no overall dominant side — both constantly work together to help us complete daily tasks.

Cognitive neuroscience may shed light on how meditation could help with mental health.

Scientists think déjà vu might be a hiccup in the process of memory consolidation.

Taylor Joel Woodward, a post-baccalaureate research assistant at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Conspiracy theories take advantage of our pattern-seeking brains by grabbing attention, triggering strong emotions, and giving meaning to random events. Researchers think dopamine could be to blame when people forgo the facts for fiction.

Neural circuits link several brain regions together — shaping our behaviors, actions, thoughts, and emotions. Habits are formed when certain circuits are repeatedly activated and strengthened.