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Cognitive Neuroscience
The ability is tied to mental health, consciousness, and memory in humans.
“We didn’t build anything face-ish into our network [but] managed to segregate themselves without being given a face-specific nudge.”
Can electrical stimulation meaningfully substitute for natural touch during a complex task in the real world? We think so.
Bruce Willis has announced he is stepping away from acting.
Many atheists think of themselves as intellectually gifted individuals, guiding humanity on the path of reason. Scientific data shows otherwise.
John Templeton Foundation
Older adults who napped at least once or for more than an hour a day had a 40% higher chance of developing Alzheimer’s than those who napped less.
Stress-busting soundtrack or placebo effect?
Revolutionary techniques for understanding brain functions in animals could soon help us understand how emotions guide our lives.
Could we all attain this superpower?
About six minutes after the heart stops, the brain essentially dies.
Head direction cells act like internal compasses to help the birds navigate during long flights.
From a desert oasis to the Rocky Mountains, being filled with awe makes me a better scientist.
The human brain is only the latest chapter in the ancient story of thinking on Earth.
MIT neuroscientists have identified a population of neurons in the human brain that respond to singing but not other types of music.
It took a series of ingenious experiments in the 20th century to uncover some of our biggest cognitive biases.
Researchers look to an FDA-approved drug ingredient that can "scoop-up" and store cholesterol and possibly stave off post-stroke dementia.
The first recorded brain activity of a person during their death suggests a biological trigger for near-death experiences.
Whenever you're surprised, there's a good chance that your brain is busy tweaking your memories.
We forget how unnatural a lot of formal education is. "Learning how to learn" requires bridging the gap between the abstract and the natural.
Risqué or just risky?
Your brain is remarkably good at mapping out physical spaces — even if it's an imaginary space like Hogwarts. But how does the brain do it?
Certain types of dogs seem to be more discerning than others, however.
After a night of partying and heavy drinking, you might be tempted to Google "hangover cures." Unfortunately, there aren't any.
The brain appears to remember immune responses, and memories can trigger them to happen again. This might explain some psychosomatic illnesses.
Historical geniuses used the "creative nap" to give their minds a boost. Apparently, the "hypnagogic state" can help with problem solving.
The placebo effect is not the "power of positive thinking." The fact that it is getting stronger is not a good development.
Research reminds us that mild cognitive impairment isn’t necessarily a prelude to dementia.
In spreading politics, videos may not be much more persuasive than their text-based counterparts.
The human brain makes a striking deviation from the normal building plan.
The cause of Alzheimer's is still not fully understood, but we might be able to vaccinate against it anyway.