Your nose’s superpower is thanks to a “superhighway” that leads directly into your brain. The olfactory system runs straight to the hippocampus, or your memory hub, whereas other sensory systems have ...

We’re just days away from 2026, a time when many people set goals for the new year. But some find it hard to stick to those ...

Early research suggested that it can help people fall asleep and relieve anxiety. One study using binaural beats at a frequency of 3 Hz induced delta brainwaves, which lengthened stage three sleep, or ...

RSVP: Get schedule updates and more! 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 ...

Biohacking isn’t just about six-packs and stem cells anymore. Now, longevity junkies are turning inward — using cutting-edge technology and ancient medicine to expand their consciousness, unlock ...

Positive psychology is no longer a fringe field of study. It’s a well-researched area that’s changing how we think about success, performance, and well-being. One of its most powerful insights? Your ...

You can harness your brain's natural dopamine-seeking tendencies to reach your goals across many areas of life. Morsa Images via Getty Images We’ve all been there. An important email needs a response, ...

RSVP: Get schedule updates and more! Science Friday is kicking off Brain Awareness Week on March 7 with our Hack Your Brain program. Join us for an interactive livestream where learners will discover ...

No matter how much we love our lives and our jobs, our daily to-do lists always include things we do not want to do, if not tons of things we don't want to do. It's perhaps the worst part of being an ...

If, like me, you’re a fan of far-flung travel, you know the scourge that can ruin the first few days of any trip: jet lag. As a health journalist, I recently wrote about the phenomenon for GQ.com, and ...