- Comment Comments - Save Article Read Later Read Later ## Surprisingly Complex Waves Reveal the Brain’s Inner Workings September 30, 2026 Mark Belan/Quanta Magazine ## Introduction Contributing Writer September 30, 2026 I get out of bed. I walk through the dimly lit hallway, thinking of what’s in my fridge and what I should have for breakfast. With no real effort, I’ve navigated my environment, accessed my memory, and assessed the energetic state of my body, all in the space of a few seconds. How is the brain able to do this? Partly by harnessing electricity. The brain spends about half of…