Deep dives into the latest neuroscience research, written for curious minds.
The neuroscience of why cramming is the worst study strategy
Before your next exam, read this. A single all-nighter doesn't just make you tired—it's literally disrupting your brain's ability to form memories, regulate emotions, and make good decisions.
How Apps Hijack Your Reward System
Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube—they're designed by teams of engineers specifically to hijack your brain's reward system. Understanding how they work is the first step to taking back control.
Why Boredom Is Actually Your Brain's Superpower
Your parents say you're wasting time staring out the window. But neuroscience says you're doing some of your brain's most important work. Here's how boredom activates the neural networks that produce creativity.
Here's How to Rewire It
Anxiety feels like something is broken. But it's actually your brain's threat-detection system trying to protect you—and overcompensating. Neuroscience reveals exactly how to recalibrate that system.
Your Teenage Circadian Rhythm Is Real Biology
'Just go to bed earlier.' If your parents have said this, show them this article. Your teenage circadian rhythm naturally shifts 1-2 hours later. This isn't laziness—it's biology.
Here's How (And Why It Takes Practice)
'Meditation is hard, I can't do it.' You're not broken—your brain hasn't rewired yet. Here's the neuroscience of how meditation changes your brain, and why consistency matters more than duration.
The Brain Enhancer You're Not Taking
Forget expensive supplements and 'brain-boosting' apps. If you want to enhance your memory, focus, mood, and creativity, exercise is more powerful than any drug. Here's the neuroscience.
Here's What's Still Happening Until 25
You're not fully an adult yet—at least not neurologically. Your brain won't finish developing until mid-20s. Understanding what's happening helps you make better decisions during this critical window.
Here's Why You Might Actually Have Advantages
ADHD isn't a deficit in attention—it's a difference in how attention works. Your ADHD brain has real challenges, but also real advantages. Understanding the neuroscience helps you leverage the strengths.
How Your Gut Microbiome Affects Your Mood and Anxiety
Your gut has more neurons than your spinal cord. It produces more serotonin than your brain. It talks to your brain constantly through the vagus nerve. This isn't metaphorical—it's literal neurobiology.
How Your Brain's Energy Works and Why You Make Worse Decisions When Tired
You know you make worse decisions when you're tired. But why? It's not willpower—it's neurobiology. Your prefrontal cortex burns massive amounts of glucose, and when depleted, decision quality plummets.