Science of the Brain: How the Mind Works
It may seem like the Internet has an overwhelming number of links but it’s really quite simple compared to the human brain, which has roughly 1,000 trillion connections—about the same as the number of leaves on all the trees in a rainforest. Nevertheless, trying to navigate the Web in search of precisely what you’re looking for can make you feel like you’re lost in the forest. There are countless sites on brain structure, brain function, and brain fitness. You’ll see brain images of every type as well as photos of actual human and animal brains from every angle and perspective. There are plenty of teaching tools including games, experiments, labs, and lesson plans. You’ll even find a host of blogs about the brain. Using this guide to brain science on the Web can give you a “head” start.
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The Brain and Neuroscience Basics
The U.S. government declared the 1990s the “Decade of the Brain,” and the amount and... read more»
The Functions and Structure of the Brain
There is such a wealth of information on the Internet on the topics of neuroanatomy (brain... read more»
The Latest Brain and Neuroscience Research
Although scientists are only beginning to scratch the surface, new technologies are helping to... read more»
Blogs about Brain and Neuroscience Issues
If you don’t have the time or interest to pore over abstracts or dryly written academic... read more»
Teaching Kids and Teens about the Brain and Neuroscience
More and more teachers—from elementary to college level—are posting their curricula... read more»
Improving Brain Fitness and Health
With life expectancy on the rise, it’s becoming increasingly important to preserve cognitive... read more»
Buying Neuroscience Textbooks and Other Brain Reference Material
Not only can you find brain models of varying complexity but the range of different types of... read more»

