What are they, where do they come from, and how can we change them?
The neuroscience of habits
Queen of the hill
Exploring recent advances in neuroscience that have taught us how ants brains help build their societies
Moving and grooving with birds-of-paradise
Male birds-of-paradise perform dazzling displays to attract mates. How do their brains and bodies do this?
Spinning silk: How do spiders build their webs?
From birds’ nests to termite mounds to spider webs, animals can create awe-inspiringly intricate structures. How do spiders know how to achieve this incredible feat?
A drifting mind: How reliable are our brains?
New research finds that our brain is constantly changing the way it views the world – even when nothing around us is actually changing. Talk about a wandering mind!
Tiny faces, big expressions: Reading rodent faces
How can you tell what a mouse is feeling? New methods give neuroscientists some clues.
Can you control your dreams?
Learn how controlling your dreams may allow scientists to unlock the mysteries of consciousness while you sleep.
We have the technology!
Neuroscientists often develop entirely new tools to better understand the brain. Neuropixels is one such technology that is helping neuroscientists answer major questions.
Studying Animal Behavior Through the Ages
How do scientists study animal behavior? Discover how our methods have developed through the ages, and what we can learn about ourselves from studying other animals.
Neuroethology: The wild side of neuroscience
What do bats, zebra finches, electric fish and honeybees have in common? They are all species that are studied in neuroethology!
Genetic Disposition
Is heredity your destiny?
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