New research shows that a deeply ancient part of the brain can process visual information on its own, without help from the cortex. Scientists found that the superior colliculus, a structure shared by ...

When a baby smiles at you, it's almost impossible not to smile back. This spontaneous reaction to a facial expression is part ...

The human brain is often compared to a computer, but the latest wave of research shows it is closer to a self-building city, ...

This is a classic from Brainstorming 101. When you’re stuck, the fastest way forward is often to generate as many ideas as ...

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A new report from Cocke County Emergency Management has revealed what happened in the moments before, during and after ...

Lake Lowndes State Park near Columbus, Mississippi is the antidote to modern life you didn’t know you needed. Nestled in the eastern part of the Magnolia State, this 575-acre oasis offers the kind of ...

Tucked away in the charming town of Spruce Pine sits Smithmore Castle, a breathtaking architectural marvel that makes you question whether you’ve accidentally wandered into a European storybook. The ...

When we watch someone move, get injured, or express emotion, our brain doesn’t just see it—it partially feels it. Researchers found eight body-like maps in the visual cortex that organize what we see ...

Some animals can sleep with just half their brain at a time. Understanding this phenomenon can help us learn more about human ...

Our brains quickly assess food, noting taste, health, and familiarity all at once. A study in 'Appetite' reveals this ...