Neuroscience For Kids

neuroscience in the news

What's going on in the world of neuroscience? What's new? What's happening? With fascinating stories that focus on brain research, this page will keep you informed about the breaking discoveries and events in neuroscience.

How mosquitoes "smell" danger and why it matters, EurekAlert!, March 10, 2026.
Eyes as a window to hidden brain diseases, EurekAlert!, March 11, 2026.
In former college athletes, more concussions associated with worse brain health, EurekAlert!, March 11, 2026.
Inside the brains of seals and sea lions with complex vocal behavior learning, EurekAlert!, March 12, 2026.
Youthful antics predict lifespan - at least for these fish, Nature News, March 12, 2026.
The smell of Egyptian mummies is revealing 2,000-year-old secrets, University of Bristol, ScienceDaily, March 16, 2026.
Just 24 minutes of specially designed music could significantly reduce anxiety, Toronto Metropolitan University, ScienceDaily, March 16, 2026.
Brain's protective barrier stays leaky for years after playing contact sports, Nature News, March 18, 2026.
Closing your eyes to hear better might be a big mistake, American Institute of Physics, ScienceDaily, March 20, 2026.
Vivid dreams may be the secret to deeper, more restful sleep, IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca, ScienceDaily, March 26, 2026.
Just a few minutes of effort could lower your risk of 8 major diseases, European Society of Cardiology, ScienceDaily, March 30 2026.
Scientists say 7 days of meditation can rewire your brain, University of California-San Diego, ScienceDaily, April 7, 2026.
Your brain can trick you into liking artificial sweeteners, Society for Neuroscience, ScienceDaily, April 9, 2026.
The surprising reason you're so productive one day and not the next, University of Toronto, ScienceDaily, April 15, 2026.
Doing this throughout life may cut Alzheimer's risk by 38%, American Academy of Neurology, ScienceDaily, April 15, 2026.
Your dreams aren't random. Here's what's really happening, IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca, ScienceDaily, April 28, 2026.
A hidden map in your nose could explain how smell works, Harvard Medical School, ScienceDaily, April 30, 2026.
Boosting Stroke Recovery, NIH News in Health, May, 2026.
Blood Test Predicts Age When Alzheimer’s Symptoms Start, NIH News in Health, May, 2026.
Scientists just discovered what coffee is really doing to your gut and brain, University College Cork, ScienceDaily, May 3, 2026.
The creepy feeling in old buildings might have a surprising cause, Frontiers, ScienceDaily, May 3, 2026.