Your Amazing Brain!
The most incredible supercomputer in the universe—and it’s inside YOUR head.
Amazing Brain Facts
Did you know your brain is working every second of every day? Check out these fun facts to discover what makes your brain so incredible!
86 Billion Neurons
Your brain has about 86 billion nerve cells called neurons that send messages throughout your brain and body.
Always Working
Even while you’re sleeping, your brain never stops.
73% Water
Your brain is mostly water, so staying hydrated helps it work.
3 pounds
The average adult human brain weighs about 3 pounds; that’s about as much as a half-gallon of milk.
Meet the Brain Parts
Just like a team, each part of your brain has its own special job. Together, they help you think, remember, move, balance, and even feel emotions. Let’s meet some of the brain’s most important parts!
Cerebrum
The cerebrum is the largest part of your brain. It helps you think, talk, remeber, feel emotion, and move your body on purpose.
Brain Stem
The brain stem controls things your body does automatically, like breathing, heartbeat, and digestion. It keeps you alive even when you’re asleep.
Cerebellum
The cerebellum sits at the back of your head . It helps your balance and move smoothly. Without it, you would wobble like jelly!
Hippocampus
The hippocampus is shaped like a seahorse! It helps turn short-term memories into long-term ones so yu can remember important things.
Exploring the SUNY Buffalo Brain Museum
The brain photographs featured on this page came from the SUNY Buffalo Brain Museum, a unique collection that helps students, researchers, and visitors learn about the structure of the human brain.
By studying real brain specimens, we can better understand how different parts of the brain work together to support thinking, learning, memory, movement, and emotion.
Real Brains Up Close!
The Brain Museum
Glass cases hold preserved brain specimens that help students and scientists explore bain anatomy.
Brain Bumps (Gyri)
The brain’s raised ridges are called gyri.
The Feeling Center (Limbic System)
The limbic system includes structures involved in emotion, motivation, and memory.
White Matter
White matter acts like highways, carrying information between different parts of the brain.
The Brain’s Outer Surface
Different regions of the brain help control movement, language, and your senses.
Click on image to view!
Growing With the GARD Lab
Love science? So do we!
Growing with the GARD Lab is a STEM outreach program where kids explore the amazing world of science through brain trivia, games, outdoor activities, and hands-on learning. We believe science should be fun, exciting, and accessible to everyone.
💡 Interested in partnering with us? We’re currently looking for additional schools and community organizations to help us expand the program!
Keep Your Brain Healthy!
Sleep Well
Get enough sleep each night to help your brain recharge, organize memories, and prepare for a new day.
Eat Healthy
Fuel your brain with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, proteins, and healthy fats so it has the energy it needs.
Drink Water
Your brain is mostly water! Staying hydrated helps you focus, think clearly, and keep your brain working well.
Exercise
Moving your body increases blood flow to the brain, boosts your mood, and supports learning and memory.
Keep Learning
Try new things, read, solve puzzles, make art, or play music. Learning keeps your brain growing strong.
Have Fun
Laugh, play, spend time with friends and family, and do things you enjoy.