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'Rubber paw illusion': Mice can 'sense' artificial limbs, just as humans doScientists have introduced a new laboratory model that could help them study how artificial limbs can be better designed.
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Electronic face 'tattoos' could measure your mental strain at workA disposable, electronic "tattoo" that measures mental workload could be used to enhance safety in high-pressure jobs, researchers say.
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How are you able to read words without vowels?The human brain can make sense of sentences — even when the vowels are missing.
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Can adults grow new brain cells?Scientists are still debating whether the human brain is capable of growing new cells past childhood.
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Your moral compass is tied to how in tune you are with your body, study hintsA recent study draws a connection between people's bodily awareness and how they find solutions to moral dilemmas.
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35 optical illusionsArtists and scientists have been creating optical illusions for centuries. Here are 35 mind-bending examples that prove you can't always trust what your eyes are telling you.
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Immune system genes are linked to bigger brains and longer lifespans in mammalsThe genomes of long-living, big-brained mammal species reveal that they carry more copies of immunity genes. Experts speculate that these genes may affect longevity.
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Solution to 'cocktail party problem' could help people with hearing lossResearchers drew inspiration from the auditory system to design a solution for the "cocktail party problem."
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Scientists hijacked the human eye to get it to see a brand-new color. It's called 'olo.'Using an experimental technique called "Oz," researchers stimulated the human retina such that people saw a brand-new color.
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