ICYMI: Different Psychedelics Spur Comparable Changes in Brain Activity. And other neuroscience news you may have missed in April 2026. vist.ly/53t57

The identification of the fusiform face area more than two decades ago continues to yield insight into human visual perception and cognition. #HealthyVisionMonth vist.ly/53hm5

Neuroscientist Earl K. Miller proposes a new way to think about how brain waves act as an organizing force powering cognition. @earlkmiller.bsky.social vist.ly/53ecb

Neuroscientists are parsing how breathing in polluted air can trigger inflammation in the brain, potentially increasing the risk of some disorders. #AirQualityAwarenessWeek vist.ly/53d7f

Start conversations about working memory with this hands-on activity. vist.ly/533ha

Grab an SfN member and let your creativity shine as you bring brain science to life with an animation, song, or skit. We can’t wait to see what you come up with! Make sure to submit your awesome creations by June 25 🧠✨ vist.ly/42q6k

Using chemistry, archival records and AI, scientists are reviving the aromas of old libraries, mummies and battlefields. @knowablemag.bsky.social vist.ly/42m7e

Understanding the Genetics of Autism www.brainfacts.org/diseases-and... - a primer I wrote for @brainfacts.org to try and counter the pseudoscience around autism by explaining what we actually know about the (complex) genetics of the condition

Use this guided activity to build neuron models using beads. vist.ly/42fcx

This Week in The Journal #JNeurosci | Mapping Projections through the Ventromedial Thalamus; How Eye Movements Support Memory Formation https://www.jneurosci.org/content/46/17/etwij46172026

Whether a mirage or a real threat, experiences and memories activate a fear response — guiding how we react to the situation. #StressAwarenessMonth vist.ly/42ath

The International Youth Neuroscience Association’s (IYNA) co-founder Jacob Umans shares how the student-run nonprofit provides high school students with neuroscience experience before college. vist.ly/4242p

Scientists are learning more about this leading complication of childbirth. Treatments are improving and doctors can test for biological markers that flag heightened risk. #WorldWomensWellnessDay vist.ly/4zsvh

Kids with disruptive mood dysregulation disorder have explosive outbursts well past toddler age. Scientists are trying to work out the causes and what treatments help. #StressAwarenessMonth vist.ly/4zp8w

Autism Spectrum Disorder affects 1 in 160 children worldwide. #AutismAwarenessMonth vist.ly/4zdr5

Build a circuit inspired by the connections between neurons to discover the connection between neuroscience and technology. vist.ly/4za3e

Join the fun in this year’s Brain Awareness Video Contest for a chance to win complimentary registration to #SfN26 in Washington D.C.! We can’t wait to see your creativity shine! Check out the details for #BAVC26 entry and prizes! vist.ly/4z9rm

The mind-altering chemical in marijuana — tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC — distorts perception and alters a person’s sense of time, space, and self. vist.ly/4z5kv

Neuroscientists are parsing how breathing in polluted air can trigger inflammation in the brain, potentially increasing the risk of some disorders. #EarthDay vist.ly/4z5af

Research from various countries shows how prenatal and early-life exposure to commonly used pesticides poses a severe threat to children’s neurodevelopment. #EarthDay vist.ly/4z4fr

Adults who learn to regulate their own feelings can model emotions that improve communication with children — helping kids navigate their future emotions. #StressAwarenessMonth vist.ly/4yux6

It’s better to space learning out rather than cram. New research suggests separating learning periods 24 hours apart may be the best way to boost memory consolidation. vist.ly/4yuv8

Richard Wingate talks about some of the major challenges reporters face when they cover science. He explains why it’s important to make science accessible for everyone. #AskaNeuroscientist @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social

New tools are helping neuroscientists investigate why early life is such a crucial time for neural development. #AutismAwarenessDay vist.ly/4yiup

How well do you know the anatomy of your brain? Test yourself with this online quiz. vist.ly/4yezt

Brain cells are the key to understanding neuroscience! 🧠 Join Richard Wingate as he shares insights from his book, “The Story of the Brain in 10 ½ Cells.” #AskaNeuroscientist @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social

Researcher SeungHyun Lee designed the image using a combination of his own photography and sketches, plus a dash of AI. @sfnjournals.bsky.social vist.ly/4y9vg

Just like your heart or your muscles, your brain requires maintenance and protection. Hear Richard Wingate talk about why our brains need care just like any other organ. #AskaNeuroscientist @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social

Test your class’s ability to recall everyday items. vist.ly/4xzpv

Meet Richard Wingate, a professor of developmental neurobiology at Kings College London and Editor in Chief of BrainFacts. #AskaNeuroscientist @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social

It’s that time of year again! The 2026 Brain Awareness Video Contest is open for submissions. Enter your video for a chance to win $4,000 and complimentary registration to Neuroscience 2026.

This Week in The Journal #JNeurosci | How Visual Cortices Develop; Dopamine Dynamics during Decision-Making https://www.jneurosci.org/content/46/14/etwij46142026

Research over the past half century has profoundly changed what we know about autism, revealing clues to its origins and suggesting new strategies for early detection and treatment. #AutismAwarenessMonth vist.ly/4xq8u

Taking care of your brain is such an important part of overall well-being. Discover gentle and effective ways to nurture your mental health and support a healthy mind. vist.ly/4xk8q

ICYMI: In a First, China Approves Brain Implant for Commercial Use. And other neuroscience news you may have missed in March 2026. vist.ly/4xgn4

Researchers found distinct patterns of genetic signals matching the characteristics of four classes of trait patterns. #AutismAwarenessMonth vist.ly/4x7sv

Genes in action before birth may sow the seeds of autism spectrum disorder. #WorldAutismAwarenessDay vist.ly/4x3xc

“Your brain is the only brain you have, so we want to protect it,” @srheilbronner.bsky.social shares what she wants us to know about our brains. “But at the same time… we can become very different people than we were.” Hear her full answer & her fun fact about the brain. 🧠 #AskaNeuroscientist

Stress isn’t always bad. It can trigger changes in the brain that help you rise to the challenge. #StressAwarenessMonth vist.ly/4wxdt

Why should we break down science for the public? Because science is about our experience, and it should be made available for us all to understand. (Plus, it’s paid for by our tax dollars!) @srheilbronner.bsky.social #AskaNeuroscientist

What the science of self-awareness can tell us about confident decision-making. @knowablemag.bsky.social

Are memories in your brain distributed or local? How did early experiments in the late 1940s address this? Join me this week with neuroscientist Nicole Rust (nicolecrust.bsky.social), author of "Elusive Cures", as we discuss the modern emerging picture of the brain. eagleman.com/podcast/141

Why are brain cells so hard to decode? Join me this week with Nicole Rust (nicolecrust.bsky.social), author of "Elusive Cures", as we discuss work from David Anderson's lab (and others) that reveals the brain has to be understood as a dynamic system. eagleman.com/podcast/141

In this #AskaNeuroscientist, uncover what Sarah’s work tells us about the default mode network, a network of brain regions that become more active during rest and relaxation. @srheilbronner.bsky.social

What makes up the brain? Explore the brain’s basic anatomy with your students. vist.ly/4w8sg

Largely by design, the features that make smartphones convenient and fun also make them addictive. www.brainfacts.org/neuroscience...

Breaking news: A Los Angeles jury found Meta and YouTube negligent in a landmark trial, awarding $3 million in compensation to a young woman who alleged she became addicted to the companies’ platforms as a child.

At the Brain Awareness Campaign Event held during Neuroscience 2025, Jacopo Annese walks attendees through his experience taking science out of the lab and into the heart of San Diego. vist.ly/4w55t

What’s one of @srheilbronner.bsky.social surprising discoveries? Advancements in diffusion-weighted MRI are allowing her and other scientists to better predict how brain stimulation will affect an individual’s neural pathways. #AskaNeuroscientist

See how a neuron can fire and restore its balance by stimulating an action potential in this interactive. #BrainAwarenessWeek vist.ly/4vmih