Patients remain conscious during cardiac arrest, NYU study finds

The study is the first to find potential evidence of conscious thoughts during near-death experiences and found brain waves associated with high-level thinking up to an hour into CPR.

Bryn Borzillo, Senior Staff Writer • December 6, 2022

One in five people who survive cardiac arrest have conscious lucid experiences during the episode, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at NYU’s Grossman School...

Midterms aren’t an excuse to skip meals

The stress from midterms can sometimes cause us to prioritize our work over our health.

Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor • March 26, 2021

We’ve all been there. It’s 9 a.m. and you have an eight-page paper due in the afternoon. You haven’t started yet, but it’s okay. The time crunch gives you the rush of adrenaline...

Steinhardt Professors Receive $1.4 Million Grant

Caroline Haskins, Staff Writer • May 1, 2017

NYU Steinhardt and NYU Psychology were awarded 1.4 million dollars in grants.

Dr. Leigh Charvet Strives Towards MS Treatment

Caroline Haskins, Contributing Writer • February 27, 2017

NYU School of Medicine's Dr. Leigh Charvet and several recent NYU graduates collaborated to create a painless treatment for the everyday symptoms of MS..

8 Foods That Will Serve You Better Than Coffee When You’re Dead Tired

Angela Liao, Contributing Writer • February 19, 2016

A list of essential foods that are scientifically proven to help you stay focused and boosted while studying!

Abu Dhabi Language Lab: Bilingual People Are Smarter

Lexi Faunce and Anne Cruz • February 16, 2016

Neuroscience of Language Lab at NYUAD found that bilingual people's brains are better able to focus on specific tasks and tune out distracting stimuli.

Healthy study snacks for finals week

Eva Luong, Contributing Writer • December 3, 2015

Get tips of the best foods to fuel your late night study sessions.

Listening to music? Your brain activity is probably on beat

Raven Quesenberry, Contributing Writer • November 4, 2015

NYU researchers have identified how brain rhythms are used to process music and their findings suggest that musical training can enhance the functional role of brain rhythms.

Staff Recommendations: Music to study by

Grace Halio, Alex Bazeley, Tommy Collison and Audrey Deng • October 15, 2015

Hunker down for midterm studying with these staff-recommended Spotify playlists.

Professor named MIT innovator, praised for brain research

Dhriti Tandon • October 2, 2014

The Polytechnic School of Engineering’s assistant professor of computer and electrical engineering Jonathan Viventi earned a spot on MIT's "Top 35 Innovators under 35" list of 2014 for his research on electrical signals in the brain.

NYU, Columbia sponsor symposium on brain activity

February 7, 2014

Students join neuroscientists and professors in a two-day symposium that explores research on brain activity.

Obama must reveal motive for funding DARPA in brain mapping project

February 19, 2013

The Obama administration needs to be more transparent with regards to its scientific funding.