Neuroscientists have discovered that when the brain is distracted, coordinated “rotating” waves of neural activity help it steer back to focus.

Research reveals that brief, structured micro-breaks, under ten minutes, significantly enhance student attention and learning ...

Cognitive neuroscience is the interdisciplinary field that seeks to elucidate the neural foundations of human cognition by integrating insights from neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, psychology, and ...

Mastermind Cognitive Training teams up with Mind of Fire to deliver neuroscience-driven, gamified cognitive exercises for ...

New research shows that during moments of lost focus after poor sleep, the brain releases a wave of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)—the same cleansing process that normally occurs during deep sleep.

After a night of poor sleep, you don't feel as alert as you should. Your brain might seem foggy, and your mind drifts off ...

Join us in San Francisco to celebrate 30 years of cognitive neuroscience and explore the nature of how we think! Press registration is now open for the Cognitive Neuroscience Society annual conference ...

Walking in nature for as little as 15 to 20 minutes can improve your attention span — even if you don't always enjoy it. In his new 324-page book, "Nature and the Mind: The Science of How Nature ...

Drexel’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary program for students interested in the biological bases of thought and behavior. This major is well-suited for students ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has long been treated with stimulant medications like Adderall and Ritalin. These medications have been effective in ...

Recent advances in cognitive neuroscience have provided an increasingly detailed picture of the neural underpinnings of creativity. Research in this field has demonstrated that creative thinking is ...