Whenever we explore a new city, walk in the dark, or travel a well-worn path, we rely on a network of specialized neurons deep within our brains to generate and maintain a cognitive map of our world.

Trauma silences its victims, but art can help those suffering from the psychological wounds of war begin to open up and heal.

While unpleasant, pain exists for a reason: it directs our attention to an injury so we can take care of it and prevent further damage.

Touch a hot pan and you’ll reflexively withdraw your hand. That’s because a special type of pain-sensing nerves transmits a jolt of pain, which acts like a warning signal to prevent further injury.

Pulling all-nighters to binge watch your favorite movie can lead to some major problems in your brain.

Concussions don't always show up on brain scans. But, whether or not we can see it, the damage is there.

What can "sweet-blind" mice tell us about sugar and our brain?

In this video NPR tackles the questions why do we play, and are we the only ones who play?

The discovery of a large family of receptors detecting odor solved the mystery of how our brains perceive smell.

Learn about memory while you test your own in this fun educational game from BrainFacts.org.