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How a centuries-old math puzzle helped us see inside the human brain. By Steven Strogatz Photo illustrations by Jens Mortensen Each installment of “Math, Revealed” starts with an object, uncovers the ...

New research has found that being overworked can physically alter the brain. Researchers in South Korea set out to understand how working long hours impact the cognitive and emotional health of ...

Billy Joel is doing "okay" after being diagnosed with a brain condition. On May 23, the Grammy-winning artist's team revealed on Instagram that Joel was receiving treatment for normal pressure ...

Brain cells named for stars are finally getting their time to shine. Three distinct studies, published May 15 in Science, show that astrocytes, once thought of as support cells, powerfully shape how ...

There's no shortage of advice out there on the right work-life balance, and a new study gives us some fresh insight into the potential dangers of overwork: spending too much time on the job can lead ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. The biggest myth about mindfulness is that it’s a luxury. Something you get around to once the emails are answered, the ...

Neuroscientists from 22 labs joined forces in an unprecedented international partnership to produce a landmark achievement: a neural map that shows activity across the entire brain during ...

Scientists at Skoltech have developed a new mathematical model of memory that explores how information is encoded and stored. Their analysis suggests that memory works best in a seven-dimensional ...

Mississippi is losing its most highly educated residents to other states, creating a "brain drain" crisis. The state faces an employment paradox where many residents with advanced degrees are ...