When the brain doesn't know what to expect we perceive pain to be worse, a new study shows. The study may help shape more effective ways to manage pain in the future. When we accidentally touch ...

Kendra Pierre-Louis: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Kendra Pierre-Louis, in for Rachel Feltman. From stubbing your toe to dealing with the occasional headache or sore back, to ...

This episode was made in partnership with The Kavli Prize. The Kavli Prize honors scientists for breakthroughs in astrophysics, nanoscience, and neuroscience — transforming our understanding of the ...

Historically, pain has been divided into two neat categories: physical and emotional. But the more we learn about its neurobiology, function, and treatment, the thinner that dividing line becomes.

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It’s well known that learning to play an instrument can offer benefits beyond just musical ability. Indeed, research shows it’s a great activity for the brain – it can enhance our fine motor ...

Wearing a cast, taking pain medication and getting a warning to be more careful often puts people on the quickest road to recovery from a broken arm. But that road can be longer when an ailment isn’t ...

When we accidentally touch something familiar, like a warm pan, our brains already know what feeling to expect and how much it might hurt. But if you were blindfolded and had no idea you were touching ...