Scientists say different parts of the brain are programmed to process information over different lengths of time. Some areas react almost instantly, while others take longer to analyze details. These ...

Neuroscientists have been trying to understand how the brain processes visual information for over a century. The development ...

The human brain, often hailed as nature’s most powerful computer, is surprisingly slow when it comes to handling information. While our senses gather a mountain of data every second, our actual ...

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 ...

Not everyone is able to think quickly, but here are 11 obvious signs your mind works faster than the average person.

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Ever wondered how your brain stacks up against a computer? A recent study revealed just how many bits of data the human brain can process per second. A new study from the ...

Scientists have discovered that the adolescent brain does more than prune old connections. During the teen years, it actively ...

Some of the most complex cognitive functions are possible because different sides of your brain control them. Chief among them is speech perception, the ability to interpret language. In people, the ...

In an era dominated by keyboards and touchscreens, the ancient practice of putting pen to paper has become increasingly rare. Many view handwriting as merely a slower, less efficient method of ...

Scientists uncover new synapse hotspots in the teen brain, challenging the old theory of synaptic pruning and its link to schizophrenia.