When your mind is wandering, your brain’s “default mode” network is active. Its discovery 20 years ago inspired a raft of research into networks of brain regions and how they interact with each other.

What Is the Default Mode Network? The default mode network (DMN) is a system of connected brain areas that show increased activity when a person is not focused on what is happening around them. The ...

A new study published in Nature Neuroscience suggests that the human brain may organize its many cognitive functions by ...

A study published June 25 in the American Journal of Psychiatry provides new insights into a long-standing question in psychiatric research: What is the underlying neurobiological mechanism of ...

We have all experienced boredom – that feeling of waning interest or decreased mental stimulation. Eventually we lose focus, we disengage. Time seems to pass slowly, and we may even start to feel ...

Challenge the traditional "grind" mentality. True success stems from leveraging your subconscious mind. This article advocates for neuroscience-backed strategies: activate your default mode network ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Do you ever wonder why you come up with some of your best ideas in the shower? What about ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Whenever you’re actively performing a task—say, lifting weights at the gym or taking a hard exam—the parts of your brain required to ...