Columbia researcher examines how ultrasound could become part of a comprehensive treatment for various degenerative brain diseases.

Video: Digitized images of very thin slices of the human brain are used to determine whether behavior patterns are reflected in the structure of the brain.

Likely not, but it's fun to imagine zipping along a train-less Tube.

The perfect combination of sunset and rain make for a purple sky in this photograph by Joshua Moore.

What qualifies as whole grain is different from processed food with 'high fiber' labels. Think assorted grains.

Oats are an essential part of a healthy diet. We go way beyond ordinary oatmeal with these outstanding recipes for breakfasts, snacks and even burgers!

Learn how to eat for a healthy brain with these 10 foods and beverages that boost brainpower.

Neuroplasticity offers a powerful tool to improve well-being, experts say.

Modern exercise tends to put health before stealth, but both are necessary for anyone who wants to become a ninja.

New scientific evidence backs up the benefits of mindfulness meditation.

Music can get people into the spirit of the season — as long as they have opportunities to escape it.

A new study has shown a difference in the brain structures of musicians who specialize in different genres of music.

Meanwhile, increasing domestic oil production (and shipping it by rail) is expected to spur the billionaire's profits.

Manufacturer Libby is confident there will be enough pumpkin for the holidays, but you still may want to stock up early.

Absorbing more carbon dioxide than they release, these vast forests can be credited with helping to lower levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Drain flies, also known as sink moths or sewer flies, can be a huge nuisance. Here's how to get rid of drain flies naturally and without chemicals.

Non-chemical ways to make your sink and tub smell fresh.

Worth more than $1 million, this gemstone is distinguished for its rich color palette and light-refracting qualities that defy description.

Big Ass Fans unveils an exceptionally smart ceiling fan that learns to start to spinning the minute your sweaty bod enters a room.

From coffee grounds to flushable wipes, avoid these no-nos when rinsing and flushing.

In previous decades, we explored outward. Today's landmarks in science come from looking deeper inside.

Heritage rail and clean tech collide in the Aussie beach town of Byron Bay with the introduction of a solar panel-topped vintage train.

The Sahara, one of the largest deserts in the world, could be transformed into a more hospitable place thanks to clean energy.

An expert conditioning coach offers down-and-dirty advice on preparing your body for an obstacle race.

If you want to try a triathlon, here's what you need to know about the event that combines swimming, cycling and running. Experts Erin Beresini weighs in.

Weight lifting does more than just pump you up; it can increase your chances for survival.

The fitter you are, the stronger your brain will be as you age, which can help increase joy and improve cognitive function.

The Canary is a smoke and carbon monoxide detector-cum-air quality analyzer sporting good looks and remarkable smarts.

New study finds that air pollution limits led to 10 percent more rainfall for Atlanta in the 1970s and 1980s.

In an unexpected offshoot of the local food movement, distilleries are embracing farming.

From spring showers to summer thunderstorms, rain can fall any time of year. But how does it work?

See if you know the difference between a bedbug, a beetle and these other creepy-crawlies.

While easy to focus on the gross-out factor, the tale of a stranded train filled with sewage sludge shines a light on the complicated afterlife of our waste.

In case you want to give brain-training games a shot, here are 4 to try.

Today HP unveils a breakthough in powerful computer chip technology that can process data, store memory and stack 3-dimensionally.. just like a brain synapse.

Here's a vodka that treads lightly on the earth and deliciously on the palate

Researchers put running, weightlifting and interval training to the test to see which one was best for the brain.

When you set up a rain barrel system at your house, you can save water and save money on your utilities.

State legislators in Colorado are working to make it legal for residents to harvest rainwater for irrigation.

Matthew Mazzotta's installation marries rainwater harvesting with the deeply pacifying sound of raindrops bouncing off a tin roof.

In June 2012, a network of 16,000 computers trained itself to recognize a cat by looking at 10 million images from YouTube videos.

It's yet one more benefit of living in the Google years.

When fingerprints fail, a map of your brainwaves could help keep your cyberworld safe.

Context is key, and it's something computers and search engines like Google just don't have yet.

Researchers propose developing nanobots that connect our brains with the cloud.

Warming temperatures have had an impact on brown bear hibernation in Ukraine.

Microsoft co-founder's donation will fund research into Alzheimer's and other conditions.

There are a few things you can do to wake up a mind that still wants to sleep.

Watch Chuck perform at the Fortune Brainstorm: Green.

Combining regular weight training with aerobics may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 59%, researchers find.