"This pattern of brain activity was explained by ... and social experiences that go beyond the toy itself." Babies' brains are shaped by what they hear in the womb, scientists find Scientists ...

Neuroscientist Marian Diamond showed that rearing rats in an impoverished environment—lacking toys and opportunities ... the environment can shape cognitive and brain growth and showed that ...

Your brain is more superficial than we thought. Scientists from the University of Monash in Melbourne, Australia, have found that the shape of your brain could strongly influence how you think ...

I think they're confusing cause and effect. Brain shape determines how the 'waves' will form. Imagine dramatically different brain shapes, such as one a km long and a few cells thick, vs one with ...

Researchers have identified thousands of genes linked to brain structure that shine a light on how our genetic makeup shapes the development of the brain, according to research published in Nature ...

Or floating above yourself? Scientists finally know what part of your brain is causing that sensation. NPR science correspondent Jon Hamilton shares the tale of the discovery with host Aaron Scott.