"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 ...

As we kick off summer break, parents and teachers alike fear the summer brain drain ... It’s a perfect STEM toy to develop fine motor skills, focus, and patience. The classic Sorting ...

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 ...

While one group of rodents grew up in standard cages, which did not offer any special stimuli, the others were housed in an "enriched environment" that included rearrangeable toys and maze-like ...

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 ...

But a study published Wednesday in the journal Nature challenges that idea, suggesting instead that the shape of the brain — its size, curves and grooves — may exert a greater influence on how ...