Theory of mind is our capacity to infer and understand others' actions.

Even moderate levels of noise can lead to significant hearing impairments.

The blood-brain barrier protects your brain by ensuring the important things stay in while pathogens stay out.

Cognitive dissonance occurs when people’s actions do not align with their beliefs, causing unease and anxiety.

Some brain signals once thought to be "noise" actually encode useful information. Lessons from the physics of flow encourage us to reconsider these unpredictable signals and now scientists are finding uses for them in medicine.

Your brain has a powerful connection to the vast neuronal network in your gut via the vagus nerve. This ties your digestive tract to mood, cognition, and brain physiology, so researchers are interested in the microbiome as a therapeutic target for mental health and more.

Neurons cannot release their neurotransmitters without calcium, making this remarkable mineral crucial for everything we do — from movement, to memory, and more.

Learning things can be hard work, but your brain is up to the challenge. Understanding the processes involved in learning can be key to doing it with ease.

Many of the therapeutic claims surrounding cannabidiol remain unproven, but additional research may provide some more clarity.

Do you think you want a career in neuroscience? You don’t have to wait until college to start your exploration of this exciting scientific field.