Neuroscience Archives

How Words Shape Consciousness: New Research Reveals the Deep Link Between Language and Awareness

Chrissy Newton·February 17, 2026

Recent research from the University of Liège is offering new insight into that question, suggesting a deeper relationship between language and awareness than previously understood.

Neuralink Reaches 21 Patients as Elon Musk Continues Push for High-Volume Brain Chip Production

Chrissy Newton·February 16, 2026

Neuralink has enrolled 21 patients in human trials of its brain-computer interface, ‘The Link,’ enabling users to control devices with their minds.

Neuroscientists Re-Examining a Classic Model Now Say Humans May Have As Many As 33 Senses

Austin Burgess·February 16, 2026

Neuroscientists and philosophers are re-examining Aristotle’s model of the five senses by investigating how the brain processes sensory information.

Did Princeton Scientists Just Break the Stock Market? Brain-Inspired Photonic Technology Can Literally Make Trades at the Speed of Light

Christopher Plain·February 16, 2026

Researchers from Princeton University have successfully demonstrated a photonic neuromorphic computing architecture capable of performing high-frequency trading tasks at the speed of light, offering a theoretical competitive advantage in the stock market.

Exercise and Food Restriction Shape Psilocybin’s Effects, New Study Finds

Austin Burgess·February 11, 2026

A new study from Monash University, published in Genomic Press Psychedelics, found that psilocybin changes social behavior and immune signaling in female mice.

Did Scientists Just Achieve “Inception”? Experiments Show “Dream Engineering” May Be a Reality

Christopher Plain·February 6, 2026

Experiments involving playing music during sleep have revealed a type of dream engineering that doubled subjects' problem-solving abilities.

Pairing THC With an Anti-Inflammatory Reduced Alzheimer’s Pathology in Mice

Austin Burgess·February 4, 2026

Scientists say combining a low-dose of THC with a common anti-inflammatory drug improved cognition and reduced Alzheimer’s-related brain changes in mice.

Clinicians Push Back on Common Myths About Dissociation

Austin Burgess·February 3, 2026

A new clinical handbook, Working with Dissociation in Clinical Practice, by Helena Crockford, Melanie Goodwin, and Paul Langthorne, explains that dissociation is more than a brief loss of focus or a rare mental health condition.

“The Distinction Didn’t Exist”: Memory Types Don’t Operate as Neuroscientists Have Long Assumed

Ryan Whalen·January 30, 2026

New UK research challenges some scientists' fundamental assumptions about how memory works, relying on the entire brain.

“There Could be a Mushroom Out There Causing Fairytale-Like Visions”: People Eating These Mushrooms Claim to Have the Same Hallucinations

Christopher Plain·January 30, 2026

Science is searching for the chemical compound in these Chinese mushrooms that can cause identical hallucinations of little people everywhere

Scientists Discover Your Brain Starts Acting Asleep When You’re Sleep-Deprived—even While You’re Awake

Tim McMillan·January 23, 2026

New research shows sleep deprivation can push the awake brain into a sleep-like state, disrupting attention and brain fluid flow.

Researchers Discover AI Language Models Are Mirroring the Human Brain’s Understanding of Speech

Tim McMillan·January 23, 2026

New research shows AI language models mirror how the human brain builds meaning over time while listening to natural speech.

Scientists Discover “Master Regulator” That Could Help Reverse Brain Aging at Its Source

Tim McMillan·January 20, 2026

Scientists identify a "master regulator" that may reset Brain Aging by controlling tau and gene expression in neurons.

A New Brain-Stimulation Tool Could Help Scientists Trace the Origins of Consciousness

Austin Burgess·January 19, 2026

Although researchers can monitor brain activity associated with perception, pain, and awareness, it remains unclear which neural pathways are tied to the origins of consciousness.

Novel Compound Activates Key Psychedelic Receptor Without Behavioral Effects

Austin Burgess·January 16, 2026

Laboratory tests of a novel serotonin-binding compound have revealed an unexpected disconnect between receptor activation and behavior, raising new questions about how psychedelic effects emerge in the brain.

Scientists Discover How the Brain Plans Facial Expressions Before We Make Them

Chrissy Newton·January 14, 2026

Facial expressions may appear spontaneous, but new research shows the brain begins preparing them long before the face actually moves.

Neuralink Set to Launch ‘High-Volume’ Brain Implant Production as Competitors Weigh In

Chrissy Newton·January 12, 2026

Elon Musk’s company Neuralink has announced plans to expand its brain-computer interface (BCI) chip, The Link, to “high-volume” production this year.

Gut Microbes May Have Helped Power the Evolution of Big Brains, New Study Suggests

Tim McMillan·January 12, 2026

Gut Microbes may have helped fuel the evolution of large human brains, shaping brain metabolism and gene activity, new research suggests.

Some Brains ‘Switch Gears’ More Efficiently Than Others—New Research Reveals Why

Austin Burgess·January 8, 2026

The brain’s ability to switch between fast and slow processes depends on communication between regions, new research reveals.

CRISPR Study Identifies New Neurodevelopmental Disorder by Mapping Hundreds of Genes Related to Brain Development

Chrissy Newton·January 7, 2026

A genome-wide CRISPR study maps 331 genes essential for early brain development, identifying PEDS1 as a new neurodevelopmental disorder gene.

Simply Viewing Art Can Improve Mental Well-Being, Major Psychological Review Finds

Chrissy Newton·December 24, 2025

Simply looking at visual art can measurably improve mental well-being, according to a new international review of psychological research.

Engineered Rabies Virus Reveals How Psilocybin Reshapes Neural Pathways

Austin Burgess·December 10, 2025

New research reveals how psilocybin reshapes connections across the brain, helping explain how it can ease depression symptoms for weeks or even months.

University of Virginia Researchers Identify Support Gaps for People Recovering from Near-Death Experiences

Chrissy Newton·December 9, 2025

Recent research from the University of Virginia offers insights into how to support individuals who report having near-death experiences.

Your Brain Rewrites Your Memories Each Time You Recall Them, New Study Finds

Austin Burgess·December 9, 2025

A recent neuroscience review questions the long-held belief that memories are unchanging records of past events.

New DMT Study Reveals How the Brain Loses Its Sense of Self Under the Psychedelic Compound’s Influence

Austin Burgess·December 6, 2025

A new neuroscience study reports that the psychedelic compound DMT disrupts a key brain rhythm linked to self-awareness.

New Study Claims “Universal Consciousness” Existed Before the Big Bang—and Still Shapes Our Reality

Tim McMillan·December 1, 2025

A new theory proposes "universal consciousness" as a fundamental field shaping space, time, matter, and the emergence of awareness.

One in Two Americans May Be Living with a Neurological Disorder, New Study Finds

Chrissy Newton·November 26, 2025

More than half of Americans, roughly 54% of the population, are living with a neurological disease or disorder, according findings detailed in a new study.

“There’s an Operating System that Exists, that Emerges in a Primordial State”: New Research Reveals Our Brain’s “Preset” Conditions

Ryan Whalen·November 24, 2025

New models show that our brains are "pre-wired," and that electrical activity begins even before any external experiences occur.

Researchers Trace How a Psychedelic Compound Alters Brain Circuits Tied to Addiction

Austin Burgess·November 18, 2025

Scientists have identified a neural mechanism that could explain how a psychedelic compound reduces alcohol intake.

Microsoft and INBRAIN Neuroelectronics Partner to Advance AI-Driven Brain-Computer Interface Therapeutics

Chrissy Newton·November 12, 2025

Spanish brain-computer interface (BCI) company INBRAIN Neuroelectronics has announced its collaboration with Microsoft to explore AI applications for real-time brain-computer interface therapeutics.

The Brain’s Hidden Radar: How Theta Waves Sweep the Mind to Spot the Unexpected

Ryan Whalen·October 21, 2025

Brainwaves scan the cerebral cortex like a radar system to bring attention to visual anomalies, according to new MIT research.

Scientists Build Artificial Neurons from Bacteria That Communicate Like Real Brain Cells

Tim McMillan·October 15, 2025

UMass scientists create low-voltage artificial neurons from bacteria that communicate with living cells like real brain cells.

‘Cyberdelics’ Enable Researchers to Produce Mind-Altering VR Hallucinations that Mimic the Effects of Psychedelic Drugs

Austin Burgess and Ryan Whalen·October 13, 2025

Scientists have found that immersive virtual reality may offer a way to replicate some of the psychological benefits associated with psychedelic substances, but without the use of any drugs.

Neuralink Captures Wall Street’s Eye, Sparks Debate Over Brain Interfaces and Future “Neuro Elite”

Chrissy Newton·October 9, 2025

A new report examines how Wall Street is turning its attention toward deep tech and bioscience, specifically BCI companies like Elon Musk's Neuralink.

Forget the Sixth Sense: New Study Says the Human Brain May Be Wired for Seven Senses

Tim McMillan·October 9, 2025

New research suggests the human brain’s memory and learning peak at seven senses—the optimal number for cognition.

Neuralink Submits First Human Clinical Data for Peer Review, Marking Milestone in Brain-Computer Interface Research

Chrissy Newton·October 9, 2025

Neuralink has moved to validate its controversial brain-implant technology in the scientific arena by submitting its first study for peer review and publication.

Holographic Ultrasound Breakthrough Enables Scientists to Unlock a New Frontier in Brain Stimulation Research

Ryan Whalen·October 6, 2025

An international team of researchers has developed a novel method of repurposing ultrasound technologies to manipulate neural activity.

MIT-Linked Startup Unveils ‘Near-Telepathic’ Wearable Device for Silent Communication

Chrissy Newton·October 1, 2025

AlterEgo, a new MIT-affiliated startup, is unveiling a device that reportedly allows users to communicate silently at the speed of thought.

International Alliance: Spain’s INBRAIN Partners with Mayo Clinic to Push BCI Boundaries

Chrissy Newton·September 18, 2025

INBRAIN Neuroelectronics has partnered with Mayo Clinic to advance graphene-based brain-computer interface therapies, expanding into the U.S. while navigating differing European and FDA regulatory pathways.

Ancient Breathwork Meets Modern Neuroscience, Offering Psychedelic Therapy Without Substances, Study Finds

Chrissy Newton·August 30, 2025

New peer-reviewed research reveals how breathwork may contribute to inducing altered states of consciousness with potential therapeutic benefits.

Inside the BCI Race: How a Global Push to Bridge Minds and Machines Reveals Competing Paths Toward BCI Integration

Chrissy Newton·August 20, 2025

The rapidly expanding brain-computer interface (BCI) field is not only driving cutting-edge neuroscience but also fueling a competitive race for market dominance.

Brain-Computer Interface Breakthrough Successfully Decodes Silent “Inner Speech,” Study Says

Chrissy Newton·August 18, 2025

Researchers have decoded a person’s “inner speech,” offering new hope for restoring communication to individuals with severe paralysis.

Altman’s Merge Labs Joins the High-Stakes Race to Merge Human Minds with Machines

Chrissy Newton·August 17, 2025

Sam Altman’s Merge Labs has entered the race to rival companies like Neuralink in the development of brain-computer interfaces.

New Research Probes Link Between Claims of Past Life Memories, Trauma, and Spiritual Beliefs

Christopher Plain·August 9, 2025

New research is exploring potential links between claims of past life memories, trauma, and spiritual beliefs.

China’s Brain-Inspired “Darwin Monkey” AI Breakthrough Simulates Primate-Level Intelligence

Ryan Whalen·August 7, 2025

Chinese researchers have revealed a new neuromorphic computer modeled on a monkey’s brain, named “Darwin Monkey.”

Synchron's Stentrode interface (Credit: Synchron).

Synchron Unveils World’s First “Thought-Driven Control” of an Apple iPad in New Brain-Computer Interface Milestone

Chrissy Newton·August 4, 2025

Synchron has revealed the world’s first public demonstration of an iPad controlled purely by thought.

She Lost Movement at 16. Neuralink Just Helped Her Write Again—Using Her Mind

Chrissy Newton·August 1, 2025

Audrey Crews, the first female recipient of a Neuralink implant, has written her name for the first time after two decades of paralysis.

“A Transformative Leap in Brain Imaging”: Innovative MRI System May Produce First Full Brain Connection Map

Ryan Whalen·July 19, 2025

A new brain imaging system, Connectome 2.0, is far outperforming traditional MRIs in imaging microscopic brain structure disruptions.

Global BCI Race Heats Up as China Unveils New Policies to Accelerate Brain-Tech in Healthcare

Chrissy Newton·July 15, 2025

China has unveiled new policies to accelerate the development and adoption of brain-computer interface technology for medical purposes.

“Can They Really Do That?” Discovery of New Light-Sensitive “Cryorhodopsin” Proteins Could Revolutionize Neuroscience

Ryan Whalen·July 10, 2025

A protein called cryorhodopsin, a molecule found in the coldest environments on Earth, may hold the key to manipulating human brain activity.