Thinking Sensing and Behaving

The brain works best with one job at a time, but daily life calls for multitasking, causing a “bottle neck” in the brain.

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Scratching the Surface of Itch Science

Itch, once thought of as a milder form of pain, is now investigated as its own condition with potential treatment on the horizon.

Teaching Neuroscience: Practical Activities for an Engaged Classroom

Use these activities to help your students become more engaged in the classroom.

Brain-Based Strategies for Your Classroom

Learn tips for helping students in a way that's founded in science.

Rods and Cones

It takes two photoreceptors in the eye, differing in size and function but working together, to let us see the world.

The Turbulent and Adaptable Teen Brain

Let’s revisit the developing teen brain to understand the changes occurring during this critical time.

How Games Make Kids Smarter

If your students spend lots of time playing video games, it may not be a bad thing.

Learn how a placebo may assist in test anxiety.

Supporting Cast Shines in the Retina

Many of the retina’s cells act as supporting characters to the neuron chains responsible for handling visual information.

The Neuroscience of Touch and Pain

The sense of touch conveys important social information and tells you when something is dangerous by letting you feel pain.

A Look Inside Vision

Many cells and molecules work together to help you see the world around you.

The Brain-Changing Benefits of Exercise

Learn about the long-lasting impact of exercise on your brain's health.

What’s Executive Function—and Why Does It Matter

Learn how to help your students improve their executive function skills!