Hannah is an Assistant Editor at The Scientist. She earned her PhD in neuroscience from the University of Washington and completed the Dalla Lana Fellowship in Global Journalism in 2020. View Full ...

If you think a mug of coffee and a scroll through social media is the perfect way to wake up, then you need to read this… I know, I know. The mere mention of the phrase ‘morning routine’ can ...

Dopamine: the brain’s own little confetti cannon of joy! This fabulous neurotransmitter is responsible for motivation, pleasure, and that sweet, sweet sense of accomplishment when you finally ...

For the first time, scientists have confirmed a neurobiochemical link between dopamine and cognitive flexibility, according to new research published in the March issue of The Journal of Nuclear ...