Most people locate their "self" in their head or chest, while others feel distributed throughout their bodies. Personality, ...

Researchers found that cold is detected differently in the skin than in internal organs. This split system helps explain why ...

The popular nursery rhyme This Little Piggy is an early childhood memory for many of us. It’s a poem that involves five little piggies, each corresponding to one of our fingers or toes. Kids love it, ...

Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have discovered a practical way to detect and fix common labeling errors in ...

What is the neuropsychological basis for the brain's ever-changing contextualized goals? I explore this question from the perspective of the Affect Management Framework (AMF).

For ancient Greek philosopher Socrates, the soul lives in the ideal realm, as it is eternal, unchanging, and survives the ...

Advanced radars that have been developed to upgrade the capabilities of fourth-generation fighter jets. A computer can steer the radio beam without physically moving the antenna. Among their ...

After traumatic brain injury (TBI), some patients may recover completely, while others retain severe disabilities. Accurately ...

So the mathematician's answer is that humans have either seven or eight holes. In the end, the question is not just about ...

From the advent of new innovations to shifting care models, healthcare leaders reflect on what words and trends will define the spine surgery field in 2026. The 22 leaders featured in this article are ...

Organoids are bits of neural tissue that model human brain development. Their use in science makes some uneasy, in part because the brain is so closely tied to our sense of self.

Host Scott Detrow curates NPR's reporting, analysis and updates on the 47th President, focusing on actions and policies that challenge precedent and upend political norms, raising questions about what ...