What Is the Default Mode Network? The default mode network (DMN) is a system of connected brain areas that show increased activity when a person is not focused on what is happening around them. The ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Whenever you’re actively performing a task—say, lifting weights at the gym or taking a hard exam—the parts of your brain required to ...

Recent advancements in neuroscience have unveiled new insights into the neural processes responsible for self-referential cognition. This research has brought particular attention to a critical neural ...

A new study shows that a second pregnancy uniquely alters the brain, focusing on attention and sensory networks to help mothers care for multiple children.

Challenge the traditional "grind" mentality. True success stems from leveraging your subconscious mind. This article advocates for neuroscience-backed strategies: activate your default mode network ...

Expert Matt Zemon on how new therapies change the way our brains work. Has there been a psychedelic surge lately, or is it just me? Throughout my time in college, I swear I couldn't go one day without ...

Childhood trauma, a monumental occurrence in adolescence that can affect personality development into adulthood and beyond, is a subject of extensive research. Its implications are a hot topic through ...