Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Leslie Katz covers the intersection of culture, science and tech. Oxford University Press announced its 2024 word of the year on ...

UCSB scientists discovered that watching just seven minutes can open your mind and enhance creativity. By Steven Zeitchik Senior Editor, Technology and Politics When Jonathan Schooler and Madeleine ...

Researchers created a "Brainrot Index" to rank U.S. states by levels of digital overstimulation. "Brainrot," the 2024 Oxford Word of the Year, describes diminished cognitive function from excessive ...

Which is why, for the past week, I’ve been unable to stop squealing, “I think I’m Clover now,” a line from “Over,” the new ...

Music affects each of us differently. A few notes can trigger memories, bring tears, or evoke euphoria. It’s universal, emotional, and deeply human. But why? What about music influences us so ...

What people experience as reality may not be the true nature of the universe, but a version constructed by the brain. Colors, sounds, and even time itself could simply be interpretations of deeper ...

Even the cleanest tricks can feel completely different when your brain glitches mid session. These funny, relatable moments capture the unexpected side of riding. #ScooterLife #FunnyMoments #Relatable ...

Music and art stimulate the brain, even in the late stages of Alzheimer's disease. Figuring exactly how and where in the brain that happens, and what are the best frequencies for stimulating important ...

Not long ago, I was stuck. Not in traffic or a line—but in a moment of mental fog. I couldn’t think through a decision. I couldn’t feel what I felt. Then a song popped into my head. Not one I had ...

An upcoming execution in Texas has gained the attention of prominent rappers like Travis Scott and T.I. for the questions it raises about the place rap lyrics have in the courtroom and how justice is ...

It simplifies income-driven repayment, but some borrowers might have to wait longer for forgiveness The Repayment Assistance Program (RAP) is expected to be available by July 1, 2026. The new program ...

May 12th, 2026: We added new Steal The Brainrot codes. If you've played another astoundingly popular Brainrot game bearing a similar title, you'll probably feel right at home playing Fortnite creator ...