Brain

A new study in rats shows that the link between high salt intake and high blood pressure is caused by changes in the brain Audio

An implantable device is being developed to measure intracranial pressure in children who have hydrocephalus or "water on the brain" Audio

Professor at the Department of Psychology, University of Otago, who has studied the benefits of exercise for brain function, and is investigating whether electrification of the brain can accelerate… Audio

Dr Chris Smith on the colour red and its symbolic significance in social situations. Also a study in Australia looks at how our ears communicate with our brain to zone out certain sounds and tune in… Audio

Researchers hope that electrical brain stimulation, like that used to treat Parkinson's disease, may help people who've had a stroke regain their movements Audio

Memory is malleable, dynamic and elusive. When we tap into our memories, where is the line between fact and fiction? How does our memory play tricks on us, and how can we train it to be more accurate… Audio

We've all had that moment when you see or hear something and wonder: am I going crazy? In this episode, TED speakers share their experiences straddling the line between madness and sanity. Neurologist… Audio

Our amazing brain, with all of its harmonious functions, also performs any number of peculiar actions, which we might find unexpected and counterintuitive. What tricks do our minds play when we think… Audio

Our amazing brain, with all of its harmonious functions, also performs any number of peculiar actions, which we might find unexpected and counter-intuitive. What tricks do our minds play when we think… Audio