Brain scans show a spot in the cerebellum attuned specifically to words, expanding on studies that point to the region's ...

Beacon Journal readers write about the science of reader, a new state bill, energy-saving appliances and national politics.

When you get lost in a book, you often enter a trance-like state similar to meditation and that state is deeply protective.” ...

The average American checks their phone over 140 times a day, clocking an average of 4.5 hours of daily use, with 57% of ...

Reading is a simple yet powerful habit that boosts brain health and mental well-being. Experts say it reduces stress, improves focus, supports better sleep, and helps prevent cognitive decline.

If you’ve been stuck in a book slump — or you’ve always struggled to sit still long enough to finish a chapter — you’re not ...

It’s an illusion that dates back to Roman magicians, but the “cups and balls” trick continues to awe: three overturned cups, three balls and a magician that seems to make the balls move through one ...