Can the brain keep working when its architecture changes? Researchers at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) have discovered ...

Space shifts the position of the brain in the skull, causing orientation problems that could complicate plans to live on the ...

Navigating the world is no mean feat, especially when the world pushes back. For instance, airflow hitting a fly on its right side can, after a turn, become a headwind. To stay on course, the fly's ...

Sensory overload is often about uncertainty and how long the brain has to stay engaged—especially in autism and ADHD.

So how does the brain keep track of when different sensory signals come in from the body? It relies on certain rhythmic waves ...

The sound of a fire alarm tells us to get out quickly to not get hurt, while the sight of a gas station sign can signal a ...

What happens in the brain when our senses don't match our expectations—for example, when we take a step, but there's no sound or the sound is delayed or distorted? A new study led by FMI ...

A new study reveals that alpha brain waves help the brain decide what belongs to your body. Faster rhythms allow the brain to match sight and touch more precisely, strengthening the feeling that a ...

Scientists have long known that when sounds are faint or objects are seen through fog in the distance, repetition of these weak or ambiguous sensory “inputs” can result in different perceptions inside ...