It’s hard to describe what an emotion is — let alone how many of them there are or whether everyone experiences the same ones. But we do know this: emotions arise from activity in distinct parts of the brain.

Chicago Brain Buddies tackles the question "what makes a neuron super cool?"

One educator has found that teaching simple activities to improve brain processing helps students became more engaged and confident.

Puberty is more than hormones and rebellion. The brain is changing too.

What are some of the differences between the thinking and reactive brain?

To form the billions of connections in your brain, your neurons need to find their way.

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Neurons help speed up (and stop) signals to create perfect harmony.

It’s not just hormones that explain teen behavior. Environment and social interaction play a role, too.

Processing in the brain’s “reward system” drives our motivated behavior.