How do thoughts, emotions, memory and perception emerge? In this section, we unpack the latest discoveries in brain and neuroscience, offering new perspectives on how the mind works and how we experience the world.
Sleep may not depend on neurons alone. Recent studies suggest that other, long-overlooked cells may help regulate its mechanisms. Long regarded as mere support cells, astrocytes are now emerging as key players in the orchestration of sleep. Recent studies reveal that these glial cells do far more than accompany neurons they actively regulate sleep cycles,…
Cognitive giftedness fuels many, often conflicting representations. Current research seeks to offer a more rigorous understanding. For a long time marginalized or dismissed as mere cliché, over-efficiency—whether manifesting as high intellectual potential (HIP) or very high intellectual potential (VHIP)—is now receiving renewed scientific attention. Recent research in cognitive neuroscience, neuro-psychoanalysis and clinical psychology converge to…
Games are increasingly used in schools as a learning tool. But beyond their appeal, what does research really say about their cognitive effects? Classrooms turned into interactive quests, students collecting badges like video game players, teachers becoming storytellers of a gamified learning journey—education is undergoing a remarkable transformation.At the heart of this shift lies a…
In some rare conditions, faces remain recognizable but appear distorted. These alterations provide new insights into how perception works. His name is A.D., 59 years old. A right-handed man with no remarkable medical history, fully autonomous, no psychiatric scars or developmental concerns. Just an ordinary individual until one day, something quietly unraveled behind the curtain…
Ultra-weak photon emissions have been measured from the human brain. A finding that could expand how we study brain activity. Our brain never ceases to surprise us. After revealing its electrical waves and magnetic fields, it unveils another secret: it emits light. Researchers have detected photons—those tiny particles of light—escaping from the heads of volunteers…
Why do certain forms of violence become a source of entertainment? The rise of “trash streaming” raises questions about empathy in the digital age. On August 18, 2025, Jean Pormanove died live on camera after nearly 300 hours of continuous streaming on the platform Kick. At just 46 years old, he unwillingly became a tragic…
Does memory truly fade with age or does it transform? Aging isn’t just about wrinkles or grey hair. It’s a much deeper transformation—one that quietly reshapes us from within, deep in the folds of our brain. Once regarded as an inevitable or marginal phenomenon, aging is now at the forefront of scientific and societal concerns….
Far from being a sign of decline, aging can become a source of authority. In some societies, elders embody memory, justice, and social cohesion. Tensions run so high that the slightest gesture could spark a clash. Suddenly, silence falls. An old man steps forward, his slow pace sharply contrasting with the agitation of the young,…
What happens when no thoughts seem accessible? The brain doesn’t simply stop. We often imagine our thoughts as a continuous stream of images, words, and memories. However, most of us have experienced a sudden inner void a moment when nothing seems clear, and no identifiable thoughts emerge. This phenomenon, known as mind blanking, has sparked…
Can we restore plasticity in an Alzheimer’s brain? Early experimental findings suggest it may be possible. Alzheimer’s disease affects millions worldwide and still lacks a curative treatment. Existing medications mostly target amyloid plaques and tau proteins, but they fail to halt cognitive decline. Neuroscientists now agree that the real casualties of this disease are the…