I covered research on the benefits of frequent cycling for growing the hippocampus, which is the learning and memory center of the brain. In another large study I dove into, the researchers found that ...

Unlock kids' brain power with a free online neuroscience escape room. The heart of the program is a five-day “Hack Your Brain” escape room, running April 15-19. The experience will challenge kids to ...

Microplastics are the tiny, often unseen fragments of plastic that have permeated nearly every corner of our planet, from the deepest oceans to the air we breathe. For many, the sheer scale of the ...

When you were a kid, the adults in your life likely used some kind of bartering system to convince you to do things. Eat your vegetables? “You get dessert after.” Do your home work? “You get an extra ...

Children of all ages will be able to see a lot more color and activities with the Kites for Kids event at the Carnegie Science Center. A space at the museum will be transformed into something special ...

Ever wonder what goes on inside your head? From March 10-14, 2025, Science Friday is hosting Hack Your Brain—your chance to delve deep into the workings of the brain and discover its secrets. Because ...