Researchers around the world are studying how the human brain achieves its extraordinary complexity. A team at the Central ...

"One Hand Clapping" draws from neuroscience, evolution, philosophy and a rich tapestry of cultural references to examine how ...

This valuable study shows that regions of the human auditory cortex that respond strongly to voices are also sensitive to vocalizations from closely related primate species. The study is ...

Mid-20th Century: As computers and early robotics emerged, stories started exploring more complex AI and mechanical designs.

Everything that is alive today has evolved, including human beings. Our ancestors evolved many traits that helped them ...

The ability to analyze the brain's neural connectivity is emerging as a key foundation for brain-computer interface (BCI) ...

Your Blood Vessels Could Circle Earth Four Times Laid end to end, an adult's blood vessels could circle Earth's equator four ...

Hunting is considered critical to human evolution by many researchers who believe that several characteristics that ...

Summary: A global study of vertebrates reveals that body temperature is the key driver behind brain size evolution. Warm-blooded species like mammals and birds can maintain the energy demands of ...

When the researchers introduced lead to human brain organoids – or “mini-brains” – carrying the archaic Neanderthal-like version of NOVA1, which is slightly different to the version that modern humans ...