MRI scans tracked changes in the brains of children using screens - and those looking at devices for more than two hours a day scored lower on language and thinking tests.

Stephen Johnson · Big Think 12 Dec 2018

Digital Economy and Society

Scientists have discovered how memories are inherited

Our individual life experiences may be passed down to later generations, according to the study of Epigenetics.

June Javelosa · Futurism 04 Dec 2018

Retail, Consumer Goods and Lifestyle

This technology allows paralysed people to communicate with the power of their mind

A brain-computer interface allows users with paralysis to connect with and use a tablet device, just by thinking about moving the cursor.

Kevin Stacey · Futurity 29 Nov 2018

Neuroscience

Here's how a mind control video game could help people with mental health disorders

The game uses neurofeedback to subconsciously train users' brains.

Johannes Kaufmann · Business Insider 14 Nov 2018

Digital Economy and Society

Consciousness has a new theory

Scientists from California have developed a 'resonance theory of consciousness' that could shed light on the age-old question of how our minds and matter are linked

Tam Hunt · The Conversation 14 Nov 2018

Neuroscience

We need to rethink neuroscience. And you can help us

The field of neurotechnology is moving fast. To arrive at a set of ethical guidelines, first we need to know what the public wants.

Karen Rommelfanger and Alvaro Fernandez 10 Nov 2018

Neuroscience

Music can help young children with reading. This is how

Neuroscience has found a clear relationship between music and language acquisition that could be crucial to improving the reading abilities of children.

Anita Collins and Misty Adoniou · The Conversation 09 Nov 2018

Neuroscience

Music can help young children with reading. This is how

Neuroscience has found a clear relationship between music and language acquisition that could be crucial to improving the reading abilities of children.

Anita Collins and Misty Adoniou · The Conversation 09 Nov 2018

Emerging Technologies

8 fascinating and fearsome frontiers of science you should know about

We asked 660 experts to tell us which corners of scientific research make them most excited and which most concerned. We think their answers will surprise you.

David Gleicher 09 Nov 2018

Neuroscience

Mind control using sound waves? We ask a scientist how it works

The science of 'ultrasound neuromodulation' could change how we treat everything from Alzheimer's to migraines, but it could also fall into the wrong hands, says Professor Antoine Jerusal...

Antoine Jérusalem 07 Nov 2018

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

AI will make you smarter. Here's how.

Deep learning and AI has the potential to bring numerous benefits to humanity as we work together.

Terrence Sejnowski · The Conversation 25 Oct 2018

Neuroscience

You're biased. But, don't worry you can take control

While many people consider themselves supportive of equality, diversity and inclusion, they may have hidden biases that prevent them from growing into better versions of themselves.

Katherine Milkman and Dolly Chugh · Knowledge@Wharton 04 Oct 2018

Neuroscience

Engage brain: how did you fare in our mind-expanding Instagram quiz?

It's time to reveal the answers.

World Economic Forum 28 Sep 2018

Neuroscience

Scientists are working to decipher the inner workings of your memory

New research shows the specific parts of your brain used in piecing together a memory.

Andrej Bicanski · The Conversation 26 Sep 2018

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