A selection of science-based books from the year that together shine new light on who we are and why we think and act as we do.

About ten years ago, scientists began exploring an unconventional idea for studying the brain: using bioluminescent light to make neural activity visible. Instead of shining light onto the brain from ...

October saw several universities launch major initiatives in brain science and neurological research, often with the help of new private gifts to underwrite their efforts. Here are summaries of the ...

The human brain and mind remain among the most complex and powerful mysteries of nature. Here, we focus on the latest brain science, research, therapies and practical ideas, covering a range of ...