cognitive science
Meet Stella — the pup who knows how to use 29 human words
"What a shock," said no dog lover ever.
8 principles that will make you smarter about money
It's not the act of buying but how you spend money that improves happiness and life satisfaction.
Scientists find a marker for schizophrenia in human hair
Not only will this help diagnose schizophrenia earlier, but it also points to a possible cause of schizophrenia.
Something weird and wonderful is at a Paris zoo
The blob that's astonishing science gets its own exhibit.
Why should you always assume you’re wrong? Science.
When it comes to scientific theory, (or your personal life) be sure to question everything.
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How does stress affect a child’s development and academic potential?
Understanding cognitive development and stress in children can add context to systems of education.
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New research suggests MDMA could be used to treat alcoholism
Yet another study shows the potential efficacy of psychedelics in treating addiction.
Why it’s so hard to stop obsessing about things — and what to do about it
Try not to think about your hands. Now enjoy a few minutes of not being able to stop thinking about them.
Octopus arms can make decisions on their own
The remarkable distributed nervous system of the octopus is discussed at an astrobiology conference.
Researchers were surprised to find bungee jumpers’ cognition was enhanced after a jump
Think adrenaline leaves you unable to think clearly? Think again.
New study reveals that reincarnation is real — kind of
Nematodes demonstrate that neurons can influence offspring's genetics.
Johns Hopkins: Psychedelics may be effective treatment for alcoholism
It's been difficult to research the illicit drugs, but we're slowly building a better understanding of their potential.
MDMA heads to Phase 3 trials for helping PTSD
A new study shows success in a series of Phase 2 trials.
Eating nuts may boost fetal brain development
A new study finds such kids excel in all cognitive areas.
Study finds sense of touch develops before birth
A study found how the "map" for the sense of touch develops in the brain.
How ‘extinction neurons’ help us block out our worst memories
A recent study could help improve treatments for PTSD, anxiety and phobias.
New evidence for a human magnetic sense that lets your brain detect the Earth’s magnetic field
Do you have a magnetic compass in your head?
Mini-brains attach to spinal cord and twitch muscles
A new method of growing mini-brains produces some startling results.
Your romantic partner is probably less intelligent than you think, suggests new study
Our egotism and self-confidence can sometimes spill-over to our loved ones.
Should you listen to music while doing intellectual work? It depends on the music, the task, and your personality
How prone you are to boredom plays an unexpected role.
Growing up in nature reduces mental issues by up to 55%
As we urbanize, a new study flags the need for lots of green spaces.
It takes very little to successfully disguise yourself
A new study finds even simple, easy, appearance alterations fool people
New study finds strength of imagination not associated with creative ability or achievement
If you have a strong imagination, this won't help you with academic study.
Microdoses of LSD change how you perceive time
A study on the effects of LSD microdosing shows some fittingly strange results.
Habits come from what we do, not what we want to do
A new study takes a fresh look at the mechanics of forming habits.
200 cognitive biases rule our everyday thinking
Almost 200 cognitive biases rule our everyday thinking. A new codex boils them down to 4.
Think you’re bad at math? You may suffer from ‘math trauma’
Even some teachers suffer from anxiety about math.
Brain study finds circuits that may help you keep your cool
Research by neuroscientists at MIT's Picower Institute for Learning and Memory helps explain how the brain regulates arousal.