The South Carolina National Guard’s Aiken Readiness Center and Cyber Integration Center "will enhance the state’s collaborative cybersecurity hub in the Southeast" by putting the South ...

A new study from the Department of Clinical Medicine at Aarhus University shows that not knowing what to expect changes how the brain interprets pain, making it hurt worse even when there's no ...

Using functional magnetic resonance imaging, the researchers found that acute pain was rated as less intense and unpleasant when watching nature videos – along with a reduction in brain activity ...

A truly remarkable phenomenon had come into play – the effects of fear, stress and emotion on the brain had switched off their pain. But how does this work – and how can we use it to our advantage? We ...

A truly remarkable phenomenon had come into play – the effects of fear, stress and emotion on the brain had switched off their pain. But how does this work – and how can we use it to our ...

The U.S. Navy took on a secret project to learn more about brain injuries suffered by its most elite fighter pilots and now congressional lawmakers are demanding more information about the effort.

Pain is a universal human experience—essential for survival yet unbearable when it lingers unchecked. From the searing intensity of post-surgical recovery to the deep, aching grip of chronic ...

A new study suggests that mindfulness meditation influences how the brain perceives pain in ways that are distinct from the placebo effect. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...

"Meta's decision to locate its newest operation in Aiken County is ... s long-term vitality. South Carolina stood out as an outstanding location for our newest data center thanks to its great ...

While research has long shown that pain comes from the brain, many scientists and doctors haven't necessarily engaged with this critical information. The backstory: In Dr. Howard Schubiner's study ...

Sep. 19—Visitors to the Aiken Center for the Arts had a chance to talk with South Carolina artist Keith Tolen and view his colorful pointillism artwork Thursday night.